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Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

General Information

Description

Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit67.56%
  2. State and local government14.05%
  3. Private, not for profit7.63%
  4. Federal government6.56%
  5. Self-employed3.96%

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$92,870

State-by-state Salary

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$123,320
$32,000
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 56%
  • Master's degree 16%
  • Post baccalaureate 10%
  • Post-secondary certificate 10%
  • Doctoral degree 3%
  • Associate's degree 3%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

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Knowledge

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Design
  • English Language
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