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The Data Science & Programming Support Services program prepares students to design and develop desktop and web application with an emphasis on business logic and data‐driven applications.

Graduates will be proficient in SQL, XML, database development, client/server‐side JavaScript and Python. They will be able to support the software development needs of businesses in a variety of industries, including health care, manufacturing, insurance, finance and software publishing.

Potential occupations include the following:

  • Database specialist
  • Database developer
  • Programmer
  • Software developer
  • Web developer
  • Programmer/analyst
  • Business analyst
  • Systems analyst
  • Software trainer
  • Software tester
  • Quality assurance specialist
  • Technical writer
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Career Outlook


  • Software Developer
    75772.17
    Starting Salary
    131495.70
    Median Annual Wage
    26%
    Growth*
  • Computer Programmer
    54297.96
    Starting Salary
    95610.03
    Median Annual Wage
    -5%
    Growth*
  • Computer or Information Research Scientist
    81452.80
    Starting Salary
    145080.00
    Median Annual Wage
    24%
    Growth*
  • Computer Systems Analyst
    62179.89
    Starting Salary
    103442.40
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Computer Systems Engineer/Architect
    47882.12
    Starting Salary
    102480.00
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Web Administrator
    47882.12
    Starting Salary
    102480.00
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Software Quality Assurance Analyst or Tester
    58657.51
    Starting Salary
    101708.70
    Median Annual Wage
    22%
    Growth*
  • Web and Digital Interface Designer
    44085.41
    Starting Salary
    92597.74
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
  • Web Developer
    42460.87
    Starting Salary
    80304.78
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
    100583.50
    Starting Salary
    168529.70
    Median Annual Wage
    18%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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