Job Outlook

Opportunities for support personnel will continue to grow by 22 percent, especially with emphasis on client-service applications, through 2020. Employers continue to seek those with strong computer, interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Potential Earnings

Salaries for computer support specialists start in the mid $20s and progress to the mid $30s. According to information available from the U. S. Department of Labor, Web developers and designers can earn an average salary in the high $40s depending on experience, size of company and location.

Special Notice

The following courses are prerequisites and should be taken early in the program:

  • CGS 1000 – Computer Concepts
  • CGS 1100 – Microcomputer Applications
  • COP 1000 – Introduction to Software Development