Computer Systems Analysts 
General Information
Description
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.
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People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit74.70%
- Private, not for profit9.95%
- State and local government7.66%
- Self-employed4.24%
- Federal government3.40%
Industry areas
- Information Technology
Job Outlook
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$102,240
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$70,492
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Associate's degree 50%
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Bachelor's degree 41%
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Some college 4%
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Master's degree 1%
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High school 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
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