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About Computer Software Technology/Technician

Computer Software Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in developing, implementing, and evaluating computer software and program applications. Includes instruction in computer programming, programming languages, databases, user interfaces, networking and warehousing, encryption and security, software testing and evaluation, and customization.

While Computer Software Technology/Technician has degrees up to the Associates degree, most students earn a Associates degree. Students study Computer Software Technology/Technician all around the US, though the major at the Associates degree level has the most graduates in District of Columbia. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Computer Software Technology/Technician is $56,989.

Popularity of Computer Software Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Computer Software Technology/Technician degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Computer Software Technology/Technician majors include Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, Computer Programmers and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other. However, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Computer Software Technology/Technician can prepare you for are Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other and Computer Programmers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Computer Software Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Computer Software Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
48
Female Students
16 (33%)
Male Students
32 (66%)
Black or African American (17, 35%)
White (14, 29%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (5, 10%)
Asian (3, 6%)
Hispanic or Latino (3, 6%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (2, 4%)
Two or more races (2, 4%)
U.S. Nonresident (2, 4%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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