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Compliance Officers

Government & Public Administration $33.69 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 1,190  annual job openings

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $52.19 Master's degree 17%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Business Management & Administration $72.11 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 1,540  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Computer Hardware Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $57.19 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

Computer Network Architects

Information Technology $49.36 Bachelor's degree 7%  projected growth 480  annual job openings

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

Manufacturing $28.88 Postsecondary nondegree award 28%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.

Computer Occupations, All Other

Information Technology $46.93 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 1,470  annual job openings

All computer occupations not listed separately.

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $48.21 Doctoral or professional degree 4%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Computer Systems Analysts

Information Technology $42.51 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 1,740  annual job openings

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Concierges

Hospitality & Tourism $16.51 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Assist patrons at hotel, apartment, or office building with personal services. May take messages; arrange or give advice on transportation, business services, or entertainment; or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.