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Career Path Forecast
 According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics,
computer scientists are expected to be among the fastest growing
occupations through 2014. Employment of these computer specialists is
expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations as
organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated
technologies. Job increases will be driven by very rapid growth in
computer systems design and related services, which is projected to be
one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. economy. Job growth
will not be as rapid as during the previous decade, however, as the
information technology sector begins to mature and as routine work is
increasingly outsourced overseas. In addition to growth, many job
openings will arise annually from the need to replace workers who move
into managerial positions or other occupations or who leave the labor
force.
The
demand for networking to facilitate the sharing of information, the
expansion of client-server environments, and the need for computer
specialists to use their knowledge and skills in a problem-solving
capacity will be major factors in the rising demand for computer
scientists and database administrators. Moreover, falling prices of
computer hardware and software should continue to induce more businesses
to expand their computerized operations and integrate new technologies
into them. To maintain a competitive edge and operate more efficiently,
firms will keep demanding computer specialists who are knowledgeable
about the latest technologies and are able to apply them to meet the
needs of businesses.
 Increasingly,
more sophisticated and complex technology is being implemented across
all organizations, fueling demand for computer scientists and database
administrators. There is growing demand for network systems and data
communication analysts to help firms maximize their efficiency with
available technology. Expansion of electronic commerce -- doing business
on the Internet -- and the continuing need to build and maintain
databases that store critical information on customers, inventory, and
projects are fueling demand for database administrators familiar with
the latest technology. Also, the increasing importance placed on
cybersecurity -- the protection of electronic information -- will result
in a need for workers skilled in information security.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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