Software engineers design, develop, test, and maintain computer software. They work in clean, air conditioned offices and laboratories. Software engineers need at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Their job is expected to increase 38% by 2016 due to growing demand for software. Starting salaries are around $53,396.

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2. Name of the Career Category Computer Software

3. Duties Someone in that Career will Perform Software engineers are involved in making computer games, word processing and many other software. Software engineers are involved in computer science and mathematical logic. Designing, developing, testing and developing are also traits of software developers. Software developers take in traits of a program frame and then program and test the software to meet the requirements of those traits. There are two types of software developers applications and systems developers. The main languages used in today’s day in age are c, c++, java and visual basic. People of this job generally have a four year degree in computer science. This is needed because this the career must have experienced professionals.

4. Work Environment Clean, air conditioned rooms Laboratories Traveling is another aspect of these careers due to the constant meeting with consumers. The working hours are 40 hours

5. Education Bachelors Degree in computer systems and technologies Graduate degrees are needed in more complex jobs Internships and co-op

6. Recommendations for Advancement They increase with experience Help develop and design software project manager, manager of information systems, or chief information officer

7. Openings for this Job Expected to Increase or Decrease by 2016? By How Many Percent? They will increase 38%

8. Expected Salary Starting salary $53,396

9. Colleges ITT Technical Institute: Mechanicsburg Total undergrads: 425 Not reported Not reported Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Total undergrads: 6,621 All high school classes are recommended GPA 3.0 – 3.24 – 17% Pittsburgh Technical Institute Total undergrads: 2,068 Open admission school Not reported Penn State Harrisburg Total undergrads: 2,435 Same classes GPA 3.0 - 3.24 - 29%

10. Job Title Software Developer / Software Engineer / Software Programmer / Computer Science for Madison, WI. Education Requirements A BS/BA or MS in Computer Science or related field Salary Not listed Location Philly

11. Cost of Living $62,830 is median (<~~Most common salary for a software developer)

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