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Check out our BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKERS such as CODY MARX BAILEY co-founder of the ragingly successful BIL Conference in Monterey, CA... the everyman's answer to TED! ** Computer science (CS) includes theory, programmingand the application of cutting-edge development of computing solutions. Computer science offers a foundation that permits graduates to adapt to new technologies and new ideas. The work of computer scientists falls into three categories: a) designing and building software; b) developing effective ways to solve computing problems, such as storing information in databases, sending data over networks or providing new approaches to security problems; and c) devising new and better ways of using computers and addressing particular challenges in areas such as robotics, computer vision, or digital forensics (although these specializations are not available in all computer science programs). Most computer science programs require some mathematical background.

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**FREQUENLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)**

Computer scientists and database administrators are projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the next decade. Strong employment growth combined with a limited supply of qualified workers will result in excellent employment prospects for this occupation and a high demand for their skills.
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 * What are the salaries like in this career field?** These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia.
 * **SOC Code Number** ||  || **Occupation Title** ||   || **Employment (1)** ||   || **Median Salary** ||   || **Mean Hourly** ||   || **Mean Annual (2)** ||   || **Mean RSE (3)** ||


 * 15-0000 ||  || Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations ||   || 2,772,620 ||   || $28.13 ||   || $29.63 ||   || $61,630 ||   || 0.3% ||


 * 15-1011 ||  || Computer and Information Scientists, Research ||   || 24,410 ||   || $37.38 ||   || $38.71 ||   || $80,510 ||   || 1.0% ||


 * 15-1021 ||  || Computer Programmers ||   || 457,320 ||   || $28.98 ||   || $30.62 ||   || $63,690 ||   || 0.6% ||


 * 15-1031 ||  || Computer Software Engineers, Applications ||   || 356,760 ||   || $34.09 ||   || $35.48 ||   || $73,800 ||   || 0.7% ||


 * 15-1032 ||  || Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software ||   || 255,040 ||   || $35.60 ||   || $36.46 ||   || $75,480 ||   || 0.6% ||


 * 15-1041 ||  || Computer Support Specialists ||   || 478,560 ||   || $18.80 ||   || $20.35 ||   || $42,320 ||   || 0.5% ||


 * 15-1051 ||  || Computer Systems Analysts ||   || 467,750 ||   || $30.24 ||   || $31.20 ||   || $64,890 ||   || 0.5% ||


 * 15-1061 ||  || Database Administrators ||   || 102,090 ||   || $26.68 ||   || $28.41 ||   || $59,080 ||   || 0.5% ||


 * 15-1071 ||  || Network and Computer Systems Administrators ||   || 232,560 ||   || $26.35 ||   || $27.70 ||   || $57,620 ||   || 0.4% ||


 * 15-1081 ||  || Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts ||   || 133,460 ||   || $28.09 ||   || $29.51 ||   || $61,390 ||   || 0.6% ||


 * 15-2011 ||  || Actuaries ||   || 14,440 ||   || $33.64 ||   || $38.84 ||   || $80,780 ||   || 1.2% ||


 * 15-2021 ||  || Mathematics ||   || 2,600 ||   || $36.77 ||   || $36.35 ||   || $75,610 ||   || 2.0% ||


 * 15-2031 ||  || Operations Research Analysts ||   || 56,310 ||   || $27.36 ||   || $29.27 ||   || $60,890 ||   || 0.9% ||


 * 15-2041 ||  || Statisticians ||   || 17,820 ||   || $27.44 ||   || $28.85 ||   || $60,000 ||   || 2.0% ||


 * 15-2091 ||  || Mathematical Technicians ||   || 1,970 ||   || $17.56 ||   || $20.64 ||   || $42,920 ||   || 2.3% ||


 * ||  ||< **CS/ CIT Faculty** ||   || **Academic Programs at LSC-Montgomery** ||

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Phil McCue, Network Administration []

Rajiv Malkin, Computer Science []

Monte Darland, Digital Imaging []

Mark Reynolds, Computer Science/Computer Information Technology []

Teresa Fernandez, Computer Science []

Gordon Carruth, Computer Science ||  || Students enrolled in courses offered through the Business and Social Sciences Division may take programs leading to Certificates, Associate of Applied Science Degrees or an Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Computer Science.

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