career paths in computing © 2014 project lead the way, inc.computer science and software...
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Career Paths in Computing
© 2014 Project Lead The Way, Inc.Computer Science and Software Engineering
Computing is:
• Creative,• Social,• In demand!
See videos at http://www.code.org/
2.8 million STEM openings
Reproduced in PCAST Report to the President, Engage to Excel: Producing One Million Additional College Graduates with Degrees in STEM, Feb 2012, p.78.
1.4 million CS 0.5 million engineers
Half of STEM Job Openings Are for Computer Specialists
Computer Specialties in Demand!
From media.act.org/documents/CCCR12-NationalReadinessRpt.pdf
Other Career Paths Need CT
• Computational Thinking (CT)
Using automation, abstraction, and analysis. It’s more than programming!• All STEM jobs utilize CT Skills• Non-STEM jobs utilize CT Skills• Especially needed are
________ Who Program
Biologists Who Program
Marketing Specialists Who Program
•Computer EngineeringIncludes hardware. Hardware/software/communications.
•Computer ScienceMost common degree category. Broad, emphasizing math.
•Information TechnologyInfrastructure and user needs. Can include systems to support learning and information dissemination.
•Information SystemsHandling information for businesses and other organizations.
•Software EngineeringFocus on large-scale software systems, emphasizes collaboration, reliability, maintainability.
Computing Degrees and Careers
OCCUPATION ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION
2010 MEDIAN PAY
Computer Support Specialists Some college, no degree $46,000
Computer Programmers Bachelor’s degree $71,000
Computer Systems Analysts Bachelor’s degree $78,000
Database Administrators Bachelor’s degree $73,000
Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects
Bachelor’s degree $76,000
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Bachelor’s degree $69,000
Software Developers Bachelor’s degree $91,000
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Doctoral or professional degree $101,000
Occupational Outlook