Computer Systems Analysts
Education and Training Requirements of Computer Systems Analysts
To become computer systems analysts in USA one needs minimum bachelor’s degree in information or computer sciences. Since these professionals heavily associate with business of company degree like major in management information systems are preferred. Those who obtain an MBA post MIS or degree computer sciences have an edge in industry. Candidates from liberal arts streams who obtain a certificate in program as part qualification can also start career as computer system analyst. Those who have associates’ degree with experience in similar fields also get hired as computer systems analysts.
Industrial Overview
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics computer system analysts held 544,400 jobs in 2010. The industries employing the most systems analysts in 2010 are shown here-
- Computer systems design and related services - 25%
- Finance and insurance – 14%
- Information – 8%
- Management of companies and enterprises – 7%
- Government – 7%
Job Prospects of Computer Systems Analysts
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates around 22% job growth for computer systems analysts from year 2010 to 2020. Certainly this owes to newer technologies coming everyday, computerization and use of IT services in every field of life, engineering, public health, education, media, transportation and any other services which we can name. Also existing work fore will keep retiring from present job while IT and computer software will be growing there by leaving enough void for new entrants.
Pay of a Computer Systems Analyst in the US
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics the median annual wage of computer systems analysts was $77,740 in May 2010. Some examples of industries that employ many computer systems analysts and the annual median wages those workers received in May 2010 are shown here
- Computer systems design and related services - $ 80,830
- Information - $79,540
- Management of companies and enterprises - $78,650
- Finance and insurance - $77,890
- Government - $70,430