Computers and Technology

• Computer software engineers are among the occupations projected to grow the fastest and add the most new jobs over the 2008-18 decade, resulting in excellent job prospects.
• Demand for computer software engineers will increase as computer networking continues to grow.
• Job prospects will be best for applicants with a bachelor's or higher degree and relevant experience.

• Overall employment is projected to experience little or no change over the next decade, but job prospects are expected to be excellent for qualified applicants as many workers retire.
• Several years of classroom and on-the-job training are required to become fully qualified.
• Familiarity with computers and a basic understanding of science and math are helpful for those entering the field.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering usually is required; many sales engineers have previous work experience in an engineering specialty.
• Competition for jobs is expected.
• Earnings typically are based on a combination of salary and commission.

Key Points

• Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average.
• Job prospects should be very good, particularly for technicians with strong computer software skills.
• Entrants usually have an associate degree.
• This is one of the few health-related occupations in which there is no direct hands-on patient care.

• Candidates should have strong quantitative and computer skills; employers prefer workers who have completed advanced math courses.
• Employment is projected to grow much faster than average.
• Individuals with a master's or Ph.D. degree in operations research or management science should have excellent employment prospects; some entry-level positions are available to those with a bachelor’s degree.

• Job growth is projected to be faster than the average for all occupations.
• A bachelor’s degree is required for some jobs, while an associate degree or certification is adequate for others.
• Job prospects should be good, especially for college graduates with relevant skills and experience.

• Most computer scientists are required to possess a Ph.D.
• Employment is projected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations.
• Job prospects are expected to be excellent.

• Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations and add 286,600 new jobs over the 2008-18 decade.
• Excellent job prospects are expected.
• Workers can enter this field with many different levels of formal education, but relevant computer skills are always needed.

• Most large insurance companies prefer to hire candidates who have a bachelor's degree or some insurance-related experience.
• Continuing education is necessary for advancement.
• Employment is expected to decline slowly as the spread of automated underwriting software increases worker productivity
• Job opportunities should be best for those with strong computer skills and a background in finance.