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Barring the destruction of the world as we know it, computers are here to stay. If anything, they are going to continue to have an increasing presence in our lives. Computer Information Systems personnel are valuable and key to the running of a company because they manage all computer related activities of a company.
As advancements in technology occur, so does the job growth in the industry. Employment opportunities for those in the Computer Information Systems field is expected to grow about 20% faster than other occupations through the year 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. All types of organizations are expected to offer opportunities for the computer information system professional. Those with the highest education, strongest business skills and work experience will be well-positioned. The growth of the Internet, the growth of electronic commerce and the accompanying increase in demand for secure transactions (cyber-security) ensure that this industry will continue to see growth for years to come.
Salaries for Computer Information Systems staff depend on the level of employment and the industry. An entry level position such as computer support specialists earns approximately $40,430 a year. The median income for managers was a healthy $92,570 in May 2004, according to The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Statistics. Managers in software publishing companies earned a median of $107,870 and $97,900 in insurance companies.
Computer Information Systems career information can be found here.
