| According to the BLS, employment in computer and | | | | good deal better than average. Computer |
| software programming is projected to increase 68 | | | | programming remains one of the most in-demand skills |
| percent between 2004 and 2014. In fact it's the third | | | | in this area. |
| fastest growing industry in the economy. Computer | | | | How to become a computer programmer |
| programmers earn between $30.00 and $35.00 an | | | | A bachelor's degree in computers is the most |
| hour and progressing to management could increase | | | | common route into computer programming. This |
| this figure to $55.00. | | | | degree could be in computer science, mathematics or |
| What exactly does a computer programmer do? | | | | information technology. If your skills are fresh enough, |
| Computer programmers write, test, and maintain | | | | an associate's degree may suffice, but a bachelor's or |
| programs and software - the tools behind every | | | | master's degree in computers should provide the best |
| computer function. This involves complex coding, | | | | career advancement prospects. |
| usually learned via a degree in computers. A career as | | | | In addition, graduates of tech schools with up-to-date |
| a computer programmer might not seem the "sexiest" | | | | computer training will have the best prospects in |
| option for graduates of tech schools, but computer | | | | programming. Constant advances in technology mean |
| programming is behind every area of technology. The | | | | that your relationship with tech schools should be an |
| BLS predicts that job opportunities will be excellent for | | | | ongoing thing, further adding to your existing skills with |
| most computer workers; in addition, the salaries are a | | | | diplomas and certifications where necessary. |