There is strong
demand for technology professionals, particularly
those who major in ISM. Job categories include:
In studies by the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, companies
report a strong demand for technology workers
and 45 percent plan to pay premiums for
ISM skills that are difficult to find or
retain.
Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow 16 percent over the 2006-2016 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
The Robert Half Technology 2008 Salary Guide
notes that systems analysts will see the greatest
starting salary increases of any single job
classification in 2008, with base compensation
expected to rise 5.6 percent over this job's 2007 salary range, which was $61,250-$86.500. The 2008 average salary range was $64,250–$91,750.
According to Duquesne University's
Career Services Center, starting salaries
for graduates of the ISM program typically
range between the mid 30s to mid 40s. We're
finding that our graduates typically make
approximately $10K more than that average
range. In addition,
double majors typically make at least $8,000 — 10,000
more.
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