Career Outlook

Career Field

Information Technology is the career field that I am currently interested in pursuing. It’s a relatively new field that is involved with managing, securing and processing of sensitive data. It is a field that has seen and will continue to see major growth as technology continues to advance.

Salary Range

The salary range is dependant upon the complexity of the technology that you are administrating and duties assigned to you. The salary for this position ranges from $48,000 for a Support Specialist to $120,000 for a Computer and Information Systems Manger.

Employment Outlook

The job outlook for this career field is promising. It ranges from an increase of 25% for Computer Systems Analysts to an increase of 15% for Computer Support Specialists. This is a rapidly expanding field that is creating more employment opportunities. The need for employees who possess this skill set and knowledge of Information Technology will continue to grow as technology continues to be more integrated with our everyday lives.

Education Requirements

The education requirement for this career field is at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a course of study pertaining to Information Technology. The difficult aspect about this career in particular is the small amount of entry-level jobs available for recent graduates. Because of the lack of entry-level jobs, accumulating the needed experience to meet the needs and expectations of a potential employer has become difficult.

Positions Available

Information Systems Manger $120,950
Network System Administrators $72,560
Database Administrators $77,080
Computer Network Architects $91,000
Computer Support Specialists $48,900
Computer Systems Analysts $79,680
Security Analysts $86,170
Web Developers $62,600
Software Developers $93,350
Computer Hardware Engineers