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Digital Technology
- Annual Median Wage$ 134,710$83,840
$179,310Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Software developers create the computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks.
What do they typically do
- Analyze users' needs and then design and develop software to meet those needs
- Recommend software upgrades for customers' existing programs and systems
- Design each piece of an application or system and plan how the pieces will work together
- Create a variety of models and diagrams showing programmers the software code needed for an application
- Ensure that a program continues to function normally through software maintenance and testing
- Document every aspect of an application or system as a reference for future maintenance and upgrades
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.3%Job Opening 3,718Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- ICCP Certified Computing Professional ​(CCP) [Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals]
- IEEE Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) [Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers]
- App Development with Swift Associate
- App Development with Swift Certified User
- Certified Associate Python Programmer
- PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
- PCAP Certified Associate Python Programmer
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