Careers
The Computer Systems Design and Related Services industry includes computer programming, systems design, help desk support, data center management, and web development. This industry category is projected to experience rapid growth through 2016. It is one of the top two growth industry opportunities out of more than 150 categories listed, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Occupational Growth
By occupation, the following growth rates are anticipated:
| Occupation | Projected Growth |
|---|---|
| Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts | 82.3% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 48.5% |
| Systems Analysts | 48.5% |
| Database Administrators | 48.1% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 35.0% |
| Computer Support Specialists | 21.5% |
| Computer Specialists, Other | 18.2% |
| Programmers | 8.0% |
Source: http://www.bls.gov
Entry-Level Positions
Entry-level positions in this field requiring an associate's degree and 0-2 years of experience include:
| Job Title | Base Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Business Systems Analyst | $37,000 - $59,000 |
| Computer Operator | $24,000 - $43,000 |
| Database Analyst | $29,000 - $67,000 |
| Help Desk Support | $33,000 - $53,000 |
| LAN Support | $36,000 - $58,000 |
| Operating Systems Programmer | $36,000 - $72,000 |
| PC Maintenance Technician | $33,000 - $48,000 |
| Programmer | $39,000 - $65,000 |
| Systems Support Assistant | $32,000 - $61,000 |
| Technical Support Analyst | $34,000 - $64,000 |
| Web Designer | $40,000 - $52,000 |
| Web Interface Designer | $70,000 - $89,000 |
| Web Production Artist | $46,000 - $60,000 |
Source: http://swz.salary.com
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