Careers in IS and IT
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Information Systems jobs are among the highest paying and fastest growing, according to the US Department of Labor.
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Information Systems graduates move into positions of responsibility and leadership in corporations, small businesses and government organizations. Modern enterprises depend on Information Systems specialists, valuing their ability to design innovative and effective computing solutions to meet complex organization objectives.
Business, Web, & IS Job Growth
| Network / Communications Analysts | 53% |
| Software Engineers / Application Analysts | 34% |
| Database Administrators | 20% |
| Network / Systems Administrators | 23% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 20% |
| Management Analysts | 24% |
* Projected job growth between 2008 and 2018 from the US Department of Labor
Business, Web, & IS Salaries
summary flyer)
| Web Content Designer | $60K |
| Web Interface Designer | $90K |
| Business Systems Analyst / Designer | $60K |
| Information Systems Auditor | $64K |
| Database Analyst | $66K |
| Application Systems Analyst | $64K |
| ERP Analyst | $78K |
| Web Content Specialist | $64K |
| Database Administrator | $103K |
* Median entry-level salary levels in the metro-NY region from www.salary.com, July 2011
Every major industry depends on IT professionals and their ability to design, set up, program and support the tools and infrastructure needed to compete in a technological world. Some career opportunities are:
- Network Security: Wireless Network Security Administrator, Digital Crime Analyst, Firewall Administrator, System Administrator, Network Security Analyst
- Multimedia: Graphics Designer, Video Editor, Graphics Artist & Animator
- Criminal Justice & Law: Law Enforcement, Forensics Specialist, National Security and Federal Government
- Management: MIS Administrator, IS Manager, IT Manager
- Web Applications : Web Designer, Information Systems Manager, Webmaster, Systems Analyst, Database Administrator
- Game Development: Game Designer, Game Programmer, Software Designer, Programmer/Analyst
Median IT Salaries* for a graduate working in the NJ, NY, PA area:
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IT Systems Administrator: $87,000 Network Administrator: $67,473 Unix Administrator: $107,552 |
Web Applications Developer I: $ 65,446 Web Designer: $82,541 Interface Web Designer: $96,770 |
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Game Developer: $ 81,192 Video Game Programmer: $ 99,000 Game Development (Art & Animation): $ 71,354 Video Game Designer: $ 70,223 |
Video Game Production: $ 85,687 Video Game Development (Audio): $ 68,088 Game Development (Business Mgr.): $ 102,160 |
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IT Project Coordinator: $ 106,096 IT Assets Manager: $ 117,830 |
Computer/Data Forensics Agent: $ 119,000 Network Security Systems Manager: $ 111,509 |
*source: salary.com
Career projections for IT Graduates are very optimistic. Additionally, the US News and World Report included four IT Jobs (Database Administrator, IT Manager, Web Developer & Information Security Analyst) among the top 30 best jobs of their 100 Best Jobs list. To view the schedule of all CDS Company's Information Sessions please click here. Visit CDS also for information on Co-ops and Internships.