| Job Outlook | | | | now have many training options in developing a |
| Computer software engineers are projected to be | | | | successful IT career. Usual degree concentrations for |
| one of the fastest growing occupations from 2000 | | | | software engineers are computer science or |
| to 2012. Companies will hire programmers, software | | | | software engineering. Academic programs in |
| engineers and systems analyst at a steady pace. | | | | software engineering emphasize software and may |
| Employment opportunities should remain strong for | | | | be offered as a degree option or in conjunction with |
| candidates with a minimum of a bachelorâs | | | | computer science degrees. For systems software |
| degree in computer science and practical work | | | | engineers, usual concentrations are computer science |
| experience in their profession. | | | | or computer information systems. Graduate degrees |
| Training | | | | are preferred for some of the more advanced jobs. |
| Students seeking a career in Software Engineering | | | | |