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The Data Science & Programming Support Services program is your launchpad into the world of smart software and intelligent systems. Whether you're passionate about artificial intelligence (AI), fascinated by data or love building apps that make life easier, this hands-on, high-impact program gets you career-ready.

Learn to create powerful desktop and web applications that solve real problems, such as organizing health care data, streamlining factory operations or improving financial systems. The curriculum is packed with real-world projects and evolves with the tech industry, so you're always learning what's next.

The program offers the following benefits:

  • Hands-on, project-based learning – no fluff, just practical skills
  • Solid introduction to AI – lay the groundwork with foundational concepts and tools
  • In-demand tech stack – Python, R, SQL, SAS, Tableau and more
  • Career-ready in just two years, or transfer your skills into a four-year path

Graduates help drive innovation across industries such as healthcare, finance, insurance, manufacturing, software publishing and more.

Here are some of the career paths available:

  • AI specialist
  • Database developer or specialist
  • Software or web developer
  • Programmer/analyst
  • Business or systems analyst
  • Software tester or trainer
  • Quality assurance specialist
  • Technical writer
Apply now

Career Outlook


  • Computer Programmers
    24556.53
    Starting Salary
    84090.1
    Median Annual Wage
    -2%
    Growth*
  • Mobile Applications Developers
    81818.67
    Starting Salary
    130930.53
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
  • Network / Systems Support Specialists
    49360.57
    Starting Salary
    76671.2
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Software Developers / Engineers
    81818.67
    Starting Salary
    130930.53
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
  • Software QA Engineers / Testers
    63824.36
    Starting Salary
    106648.44
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • UI / UX Designers / Developers
    49776.82
    Starting Salary
    79596.97
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Video Game Designers
    49776.82
    Starting Salary
    79596.97
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Web Designers
    49776.82
    Starting Salary
    79596.97
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Web Developers
    46508.36
    Starting Salary
    85787.87
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
Wake County USA
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