Notes on employment for Computer programmers

  • Nearly half of all computer programmers held a bachelor�s degree in 2002; about 1 in 5 held a graduate degree.
  • Employment is expected to grow much more slowly than that of other computer specialists.
  • Prospects should be best for college graduates with knowledge of a variety of programming languages and tools; those with less formal education or its equivalent in work experience should face strong competition for programming jobs.




More information on Computer programmers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Computer programmers occupation
Number of Computer programmers in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Computer programmers
Working conditions for Computer programmers
Significant points for Computer programmers
Training requirements for Computer programmers



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