Careers

Below are some of the careers you can pursue with a degree in Computer Information Systems.  Some require a bachelor's and some a master's degree.  Talk to your advisor for more information.

  • Computer and Information Systems Managers
  • Computer and Information Scientist
  • Computer Engineer
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Data Communications Analyst
  • Data Administrator
  • Hardware Engineer
  • Instructor
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Support
  • PC Specialist
  • Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Tech Representative
  • Training and Development

Web Certification

  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer
  • Webmaster

Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) provides all the necessary Computer Information Systems courses to prepare you for various job opportunities and further pursue a Bachelors Degree in the field of Information Technology (IT).  With an A.S. degree in Computer Information Systems, students can further pursue completing a Bachelor's Degree in IT or positions in Computer  Engineering, Computer Programming, Software Design and Development, Hardware Design and Development to name a few (for more information on careers refer to the Career Guide for the Computer Field, Computer and Information Systems Managers and Fastest Growing Occupations web resources from the U.S. Department of Labor).

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment in computer and data processing services grew by more than 1.3 million jobs from 1990 to 2000.  In 2000, there were about 2.1 million wage and salary jobs, and an additional 164,000 self-employed workers, making the industry one of the largest in the economy.  Since the late 1980s, employment has grown most rapidly in the computer programming services, information retrieval services, and prepackaged software segments of the industry.  From 1990 to 2000, about 368,000 jobs were created in programming services, 196,000 in information retrieval services, and another 187,000 in prepackaged software.

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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