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Portland Community College. Computer Technology. Careers and Education in Computers. 90% of all jobs in the United States require computer skills 50 to 60% of IT jobs do not require a bachelor’s degree 92% of IT jobs are not in Technical Companies – 80% are in small business
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Portland Community College Computer Technology Careers and Education in Computers
90% of all jobs in the United States require computer skills 50 to 60% of IT jobs do not require a bachelor’s degree 92% of IT jobs are not in Technical Companies – 80% are in small business Average IT computer professional makes about $49,000 (w/o bachelors) and $80,000 (w/bachelor’s) - Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) Job Trends in Computers…
Computer Applications/Office Systems Computer Information Systems Computer Science Graphic Design Multimedia Computer Programs at PCC
Leads to careers as a(n) Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, and Clerical Support Staff Minimum Education needed to enter: Certificate Average Salary: $26,000* *BLS Computer Applications: Office
Leads to jobs as a Web Developer, Web Designer Entrepreneurial career Minimum education needed to enter: AAS degree Average pay: $30-50+ an hour* *Career Builder Computer Applications: Web
Leads to jobs as a(n) IT Support Staff, IT Technician, Software Tester, Database Analyst, and Networking Assistant Minimum education needed to enter: AAS degree Average salary: $49,000* *BLS Computer Information Systems
Leads to jobs as a Software Engineer, Computer Scientist, Software Developer, Game Developer Minimum education needed to enter: Bachelor’sdegree – PCC is a transfer school Average Salary: $93,350* *BLS Computer Science
Leads to jobs as a Graphic Designer Entrepreneurial career Minimum education needed to enter: AAS degree AAS degree in Graphic Design will transfer to PSU Average Salary: $44,150 (with bachelors)* *BLS Graphic Design
Leads to jobs as a Multimedia Specialist, Video Producer, Multimedia Artist 60% are self-employed Minimum education needed to enter: AAS degree Average pay: $15 – 20+ an hour *BLS Multimedia
AAS Degrees are for Technical/Vocational Majors Auto Collision Repair Tech Building Construction Landscaping Technology Health Information Management Veterinary Technology AAS Degrees are generally non-transferable Transfer Options for Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees in Management Oregon Tech (OIT) – Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Technology and Management Southern Oregon University (SOU) – Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Management Transfer Options for Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Cloud Computing, including Mobile Cloud From Big Data to Extreme Data (need for Data Scientists) Wearable Technology – “Google Glass” 3D Printing Balancing Access with Privacy & Security Tech Trends 2014
Michele Maxwell michele.maxwell@pcc.edu 971 722-4096 Contact Information