Atlanta College and Career Academy
Your Pathway to College, Career, and Life
- Atlanta College and Career Academy
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PROGRAMMING PATHWAY
This pathway focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and prepares students to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Topics of instruction include software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.
COURSES
- 11.41500 Introduction to Digital Technology
- 11.47100 Computer Science Principles
- 11.47200 Programming, Games, Apps and Society
CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION
- FBLA
CREDENTIAL OF VALUE
COLLEGE MAJORS
- Computer Support Specialist
- Web Development
- Software Development
CAREER CHOICE
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Software Engineer
- Computer System Analyst
- Computer Scientist
- Mathematician
WAGES FOR COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS
In Georgia:
- Workers, on average, earn $85,020.
- 10% of workers earn $47,270 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $129,340 or more.
In the United States:
- Workers, on average, earn $86,550.
- 10% of workers earn $50,150 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $140,250 or more.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data external site.
TOP INDUSTRIES IN WHICH COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS WORK
- Software Publishers
- Finance and Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS
Computer and Information Research Scientists. Median Income: $122,840
Computer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology.
Entry-Level Education: Master's degreeComputer and Information Systems Managers. Median Income: $146,360
Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.
Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degreeComputer Hardware Engineers. Median Income: $117,220
Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components.
Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degreeComputer Network Architects. Median Income: $112,690
Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets.
Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degreeComputer Support Specialists. Median Income: $54,760
Computer support specialists provide help and advice to computer users and organizations.Computer Systems Analysts. Median Income: $90,920
Computer systems analysts study an organization's current computer systems and find a solution that is more efficient and effective.
Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degreeDatabase Administrators. Median Income: $93,750
Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data.
Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degreeInformation Security Analysts. Median Income: $99,730
Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems.
Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degreeNetwork and Computer Systems Administrators. Median Income: $83,510
Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer networks.
Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degreeSoftware Developers. Median Income: $107,510
Software developers create applications or systems that run on a computer or another device.
Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degreeWeb Developers. Median Income: $73,760
Web developers design and create websites.
Entry-Level Education: Associate degreeSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer Programmers, on the Internet at
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers.htm (visited September 02, 2020).




