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Career Summary
- Rapid job growth is projected over the 2004-14 period.
- There are many paths of entry to these occupations.
- Job prospects should be best for college graduates who are up to date with the latest skills and technologies; certifications and practical experience are essential for persons without degrees.
Sample of reported job titles: Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), Electronic Data Processing Auditor (EDP Auditor), Help Desk Analyst, Computer Technician, Desktop Support Technician, Office Systems Coordinator
Wages and Employment Trends
| Median wages (2005) |
$19.52 hourly, $40,610 annual |
| Employment (2004) |
518,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2004-2014) |
 Faster than average (21-35%) |
| Projected need (2004-2014) |
183,000 additional employees |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Computer Support Specialists Online Degree Programs
- Information Technology Pathway Certificate
The Information Technology Pathway Certificate program is an important first step if you are looking to build a new career in IT.
Our program provides you with foundational knowledge of key information technology areas, including computer hardware, the Internet, databases, computer programming, and networking.
Who Should Take This Program
Students seeking entry-level employment in IT or those who want to advance their careers within the field should consider this program. Credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate are transferable to Kaplan University Degree programs.
What are the Career Opportunities?
Holders of this certificate may pursue entry-level employment as a computer operator, a help-desk technician, or a customer service representative. .. 
- Computer Information Systems
With rapid advances in technology spurring business faster than ever before, CIS professionals are among the key business experts responsible for effective and efficient business operations. To this end, DeVry's CIS program incorporates business and systems methodologies, enabling graduates to be dynamic assets to their employers right from the start.
The curriculum comprises both technical and business-oriented topics, from basic systems analysis and design to business programming in several popular computer languages. Advanced topics such as database query languages, object-oriented programming, client/server computing and visual development tools are also studied, as are PCs and PC networks...
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