Da 5 (possibly 4) Careers

1. Da 5 (possibly 4) Careers By: Felix Andino Period 2

2. Computer Engineering • Most employers prefer applicants with a bachelor’s degree. • Experience with a variety of computer systems and technologies. • Lowest 10% - Less than $53,580 • Middle 50% - $67,620 to $105,330 • Upper 10% - More than $125,750

3. Computer Engineering (cont.) • Carnegie Mellon University • Duke University • Rice University • Work in clean, comfortable offices or laboratories with computer equipment • Majors: computer science, software engineering / computer information systems.

4. Computer Programmer • Bachelor’s degree, but two-year degree may be adequate for some positions. • Write, test, and maintain the detailed instructions that computers follow to perform their functions. • Lowest 10% - $39,500 • Middle 50% - $68,080 • Upper 10% - $109,720

5. Computer Programmer (cont.) • Johns Hopkins University • Lincoln Tech • ECPI Technical College • Spend most time in front of computer terminals. • Major: Computer Programming

6. Computer Systems Administrators • Bachelor’s degree required for many network and computer system administrator positions. • Design, install, and support an organization’s computer systems. • Lowest 10% - $39,970 • Middle 50% - $64,690 • Upper 10% - $101,520

7. Computer Systems Administrators (cont.) • International Academy of Design and Technology • Kaplan University • Pioneer Pacific College • Work in well-lighted, comfortable offices or computer laboratories. • Majors: [insert majors here]

8. Network Engineer • Bachelor’s degree or higher. • Design and maintenance of both the hardware and software necessary for a computer network. • Lowest 25% - $46,602 • Middle 50% - $53,915 • Upper 25% - $61,935

9. Network Engineer (cont.) • Virginia College • New England Institute of Technology • Westwood College • Work whenever they are needed and administrators watch for any network problems. • Majors: network engineering major.