Careers in Technology

• Projected job growth stems primarily from rapid growth among computer-related occupations.
• Employers prefer managers with advanced technical knowledge acquired through computer-related work experience and formal education.
• Job opportunities should be best for applicants with a master's degree in business administration with technology as a core component.

• Employment growth will be considerably slower than that of other computer specialists, due to the spread of pre-packaged software solutions. Three out of 5 computer programmers held at least a bachelor's degree in 2000.
• Prospects should be best for college graduates with knowledge of a variety of programming languages and tools; those with less formal education or its equivalent in work experience should face strong competition for programming jobs.

• Computer software engineers are projected to be the fastest growing occupation over the 2000-10 period.
• Very favorable opportunities are expected for college graduates with at least a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science and practical experience working with computers.
• Computer software engineers must continually strive to acquire new skills as computer technology changes rapidly.

• Computer support specialists and systems administrators are projected to be among the fastest growing occupations over the 2000-10 period.
• Job prospects should 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.

• As computer applications expand, systems analysts, computer scientists, and database administrators are projected to be among the fastest growing occupations.
• Relevant work experience and a bachelor's degree are prerequisites for many jobs; for more complex jobs, a graduate degree is preferred.