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Computer Systems Engineers / Architects

Median Salary
104,920
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

67%

State and local government

15%

Private not for profit

9%

Federal Government

5%

Self-employed

4%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$43,600

10%

$104,920

Median

$135,740

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-secondary certificate

    40%

  • Associate's degree

    27%

  • Bachelor's degree

    22%

  • Some college

    4%

  • Master's degree

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Bioinformatics
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Computer Science
  • Medical Informatics
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Computational Science
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Computational Biology
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
  • Accounting and Computer Science
  • Cheminformatics/Chemistry Informatics

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Administration and Management

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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