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Information Technology

Annual Median Wage
$ 96,140
$48,640 $149,490
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing

Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.

What do they typically do

Number of Jobs

Average Annual

Job Growth +1.6%

Job Openings 688

Job Listings

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Education & Training

Education
Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Associated Programs or Majors
Information Technology
Software Engineering
Computer Engineering
Information Systems Security
Network & System Administration
Networking Technology
Computer Software & Media Applications, Other
Database Management
Computer Science
Web Technologies
Geospatial Technology
Computer Programming
Systems Engineering
Computing & Information Systems
Digital Effects & Animation Technology
Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication, Other
Communication, Advertising
Organizational Communication
Radio, Television, & Digital Communication, Other
Graphic Design
Environmental Science Technology
Environmental Studies
Environmental Management Technology
Simulation & Game Development
Business Administration Marketing & Retailing
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods, Other
Business Statistics
Information Systems
International Business
Entrepreneurship
Project Management
Global Logistics & Distribution Management Technology
Business, Applied Science
Health Informatics
Cancer Information Management
Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, Other
New Media
Planning
Geology
Marine Sciences
Computational Science
Data Science
Geospatial Analytics
Bioinformatics
Computer Engineering Technology
Geomatics
More
License
More

Private Training Programs

CIW Web Security Associate (Online, Self-Paced PTIT3047)

IT-1100 Fundamentals of IT

PMP Boot Camp

PMP (Project Management Professional by PMI)

Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Certification Training

Big Data: Splunk Certified Core User Class

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Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.
What do they typically do
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.6%
Job Opening 688
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Associated Programs or Majors
Information Technology
Software Engineering
Computer Engineering
Information Systems Security
Network & System Administration
Networking Technology
Computer Software & Media Applications, Other
Database Management
Computer Science
Web Technologies
Geospatial Technology
Computer Programming
Systems Engineering
Computing & Information Systems
Digital Effects & Animation Technology
Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication, Other
Communication, Advertising
Organizational Communication
Radio, Television, & Digital Communication, Other
Graphic Design
Environmental Science Technology
Environmental Studies
Environmental Management Technology
Simulation & Game Development
Business Administration Marketing & Retailing
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods, Other
Business Statistics
Information Systems
International Business
Entrepreneurship
Project Management
Global Logistics & Distribution Management Technology
Business, Applied Science
Health Informatics
Cancer Information Management
Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, Other
New Media
Planning
Geology
Marine Sciences
Computational Science
Data Science
Geospatial Analytics
Bioinformatics
Computer Engineering Technology
Geomatics
More
License
More
Private Training Programs
CIW Web Security Associate (Online, Self-Paced PTIT3047)
IT-1100 Fundamentals of IT
PMP Boot Camp
PMP (Project Management Professional by PMI)
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Certification Training
Big Data: Splunk Certified Core User Class
More
6710
By Goal Career
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
By Current Occupation
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
7737
Change 1027

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Work Place

Workers in Computer occupations usually spend much of their workday using the telephone, computers, and email. They commonly work indoors in climate-controlled settings. These workers may be required to repeat similar tasks quickly, making repetitive motions. Accuracy is very important in this work. Computer operators also need to be able to work independently and as part of a team. This job allows workers to have a fair amount of freedom for structuring their work. Many in computer occupations work full time.

Top Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Specialties

Geography
Communications and Media
Design
Computers and Electronics
Sales and Marketing
Engineering and Technology
Administrative
Mathematics
English Language
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed.

Training

Usually several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Annual NC Wage Range

What do they typically do

Number of Jobs

Job Listings

Education & Training

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What do they typically do

Number of Jobs

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Education & Training

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