Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Computer systems programmer/analysts analyze the computing needs of a business or organization and then design a new system or upgrade an old system to meet those needs. The position can be split between two people, the systems programmer and the systems analyst, but it is frequently held by just one person, who oversees the work from beginning to end. In this instance, these professionals may also be known as information technology project managers. Approximately 556,660 computer systems analysts are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Information Technology Director or Chief Technology Officer
Project Manager
Computer Systems Programmer/Analyst
Programmer, or Software Engineering Technician, or Database Administrator
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