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Computer programmer

SOC Code
15-1251

Write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly. 

Recommended Education
Bachelor's degree
Kansas Career Cluster
Information Technology
High Demand! A career that Kansas businesses are currently struggling to hire for because there aren't enough people who are trained for it, or interested in working in it, to fill all open positions.

Job Growth & Salary Info

Kansas

Growth Projection: Growth

Median Salary: $81,300

National

Growth Projection: Decline

Median Salary: $89,190

Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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