A.S. Computer Science

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Develop your career with a computer science associate degree online

Technology is helping to solve problems and propel business toward the future. And behind every technology-based solution is a computer science professional helping to make it happen. Whether you take courses on-campus or earn an associate in computer science degree online, you'll learn to analyze business problems and leverage technology to solve them. In the end, you’ll be able to translate logic into programs to create software.

And because software permeates all aspects of business from manufacturing to marketing, demand for qualified software development professionals is high. Start a fast-paced career in a dynamic field and help solve real-world problems such as streamlining operations and creating a competitive edge using data structures, algorithms and design patterns.

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Program Overview

Participate in the science of problem solving

With Franklin’s transfer-friendly A.S. Computer Science degree program, you’ll acquire a variety of in-demand skills, including object-oriented design, development and testing, database management and quality assurance.

You’ll be introduced to the concepts and principles of software construction as you gain real-world experience with hands-on projects based on Java programming.

In addition to foundational software development skills, you’ll gain a thorough working knowledge of advanced object oriented techniques, algorithm efficiency, design patterns and data structure so you can support the design, development and deployment of software, mobile applications and frameworks.

And because you’ll be exposed to best practices in software development, what you learn now will start you on a career today -- and carry you through to tomorrow. Plus, your A.S. Computer Science degree also sets you up for success if you decide to go on and earn your Computer Science bachelor’s degree here, too.

Earn your degree from a university built for busy adults

Earn your degree on your terms by taking classes 100% online. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family, and life. Get started on your future today.

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Curriculum & Course Descriptions

64 Semester Hours

Fundamental General Education

English Composition

ENG 120 - College Writing (4)

In this course, students acquire the writing competencies necessary for completing analytical and argumentative papers supported by secondary research. A variety of assignments, beginning with personal reflections, build upon one another, as students develop ideas that respond to, critique, and synthesize the positions of others. Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of critical reading, effective writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of an extended, documented research paper.

Mathematics

MATH 160 - College Algebra (4)

This course is designed to prepare students for Applied Calculus and Discrete Mathematics and to provide the mathematical background needed for the analytic reasoning used in other courses. Topics include functions and their graphs, including exponential and logarithmic functions; complex numbers; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; basic principles of counting and probability; and other selected topics. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

AND

Take MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra as the prerequisite and earn a minimum grade of “C". Course can count as a University elective.

Science

6 credits from the following types of courses:
Two courses from the Science discipline. One course must have a lab component.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

6 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology disciplines. Choose courses from two different disciplines to meet degree requirements.

Arts & Humanities

HUMN 211 - Introduction to Critical Ethics (2)

Critical Ethics uses critical thinking to get around the limitations of personal belief and indoctrination to get to what ought to be done and why to improve the human condition. Accordingly, the goal of this course is to help the student improve his/her ethical analysis and evaluation skills to help the student do the thing that must be done, when it ought to be done, using critical thinking.

AND

4 credits from the following types of courses:
Choose from the Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion or Theater disciplines.

Additional General Education

PF 121 - Basic Learning Strategies (2)

This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on the skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferrable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for time management, goal setting, reading comprehension, and advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments.

OR PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2)

This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on the skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. The assignments and activities in the course are created to closely simulate teamwork found in the workplace.

AND

COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)

By using applied critical and creative thinking, students in this course will develop a set of communication skills that will enhance their personal and professional relationships and endeavors. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and presentation skills.

OR SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4)

This basic public-speaking course intends to improve the student's ability to think critically and to communicate orally. Theory and practice are provided in various speaking situations. Each student is required to speak before an audience, but class work also involves reading, gathering and organizing information, writing, and listening.

AND

4 credits from the following types of courses:
Any General Education course at the 100 or 200 level

Major Area Required

COMP 111 - Introduction to Computer Science & Object-Oriented Programming (4)

This course provides an introduction to software construction using an object-oriented approach. The student learns and reflects on problem analysis, object-oriented design, implementation, and testing. To support the concepts and principles of software construction, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using the Java programming language. Basic data types, control structures, methods, and classes are used as the building blocks for reusable software components. Automated unit testing, programming style, and industrial practice are emphasized in addition to the object-oriented techniques of abstraction, encapsulation, and composition. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

COMP 121 - Object-Oriented Data Structures & Algorithms I (4)

This course continues the objected-oriented approach to software construction. The student learns and reflects on advanced object-oriented techniques, algorithm efficiency, class hierarchies, and data structures. To support the concepts and principles of software construction, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using the Java programming language. Design principles, I/O, exception handling, linear data structures (lists, stacks, and queues), and design patterns are emphasized in addition to the object-oriented techniques of inheritance and polymorphism. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

COMP 201 - Principles of Computer Organization (2)

This course is the first of four courses that holistically explore the structure of computational systems. This course deals with the nature of computer hardware. The course will cover the structure of current computer systems at the level of functional organization, representation of data and programs, the design of the memory hierarchy, and, the design of the I/O system. The course will introduce basic assembly language.

COMP 204 - Principles of Computer Networks (2)

This course serves as an introduction to the function, design, administration, and implementation of computer networks. Topics include network infrastructure, architecture, protocols, applications, and the OSI networking model. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

COMP 281 - Database Management Systems (4)

This course, Database Management Systems, covers the fundamental concepts necessary for the design, use, implementation, and administration of database systems. The course will stress the fundamentals of database modeling and design, the languages and facilities provided by database management systems, and some techniques for implementing and administering database systems.

COMP 294 - Computer Science Practicum I (2)

This is the first practicum course in the Computer Science program. It provides experience in an on-going software development project. A student at this level will be given an assignment in a team similar to that of a new hire in industry. The software development project will require the student to apply industry best practices in completing an assignment for the project.

COMP 101 - Problem Solving With Computing (2)

Many organizations today utilize computers and information systems to store, organize, analyze, and summarize data to solve problems. As a result, computing is a tool that can benefit students in many different fields. At the heart of solving problems with computers is the study of structured thinking using algorithms. This course is designed for students with no prior programming experience and teaches the building blocks of algorithms, including variables, expressions, selection and repetition structures, functions and parameters, and array processing.

CLOUD 200 - Cloud Fundamentals (2)

This course explores the concepts of cloud computing, including financial impacts and business value, financial requirements, deployment, risks, and security. Hands-on exercises help students to gain experience with cloud computing environments, identifying technical and security requirements for given deployment scenarios, implementing the proposed cloud deployment scenario, and troubleshooting technical issues of existing cloud computing scenarios.

CYSC 200 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals (2)

The Internet has changed dramatically; so have the activities that are dependent on it in some shape or form. Understanding the need for security, it's influence on people, businesses and society, as well as business drivers is critical. The course also covers malicious attacks, threats and vulnerabilities common to the world of security, as well as access controls, and methods to assess and respond to risks. Hands-on labs accompany the various concepts that are taught.

University Electives

4 credits from the following types of courses:
Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.

Additional Requirements

All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies. Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above. Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.

A.S. Computer Science Program Details

Tuition Costs

2024 - 2025 Tuition	Cost Per Credit
Standard tuition	$398
B.S. in Nursing	$298
Current service members	$250
International students	$526

Program Learning Outcomes

A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. It shows where each outcome is Introduced (I), Reinforced (R), and Assessed (A) within the program's curriculum.
	1	2	3
COMP 111			I
COMP 121			R, A
COMP 201	I, A
COMP 204	I
COMP 215	I		R
CMP 281	I	I, A
COMP 294	R	R	R
ISEC 200	A

Degree Requirements

1. To be awarded an undergraduate degree, students must:

Successfully complete all courses required in the major program, including:
General Education
Business or Professional Core
Major Area and Elective Courses
Technical transfer credit (for specific degree completion programs only)

2. Meet these grade point average (GPA) requirements:

All students must attain a minimum Franklin University cumulative GPA of 2.00
All students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements

3. Complete the residency requirement

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.

4. Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees

5. Not be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or a violation of the Student Code of Conduct

Program Chairs and Academic Advisors are available for consultation to provide information and guidance regarding the selection of courses, the accuracy of schedules, and the transfer process. However, students are responsible for understanding and meeting the degree requirements of their major program or degree and for planning schedules accordingly.

Overall Residency Requirements

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.

Course Level Requirements

A student must have 40 credit hours overall that are equivalent to 300/400 level Franklin University courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree.

Business Core Requirements

Majors that have Business Core requirements are Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Business Economics, Business Forensics, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forensic Accounting, Human Resources Management, Information Systems Auditing, Logistics Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Risk Management & Insurance. The Business Core is the foundation of the related academic disciplines appropriate for a baccalaureate degree in business. The purpose of the Business Core is to provide students with a conceptual understanding of organizations, how the functional areas interrelate to achieve organizational goals, and how to apply professional decision-making competencies and technical skills in today’s environment. After completing the Business Core, graduates will be able to:

analyze an organization’s accounting information in order to develop sound business decisions
identify and apply valuation models relevant to an organization’s financial decisions
identify the impact of forces influencing the major functional areas of business (e.g., ethical, legal, technological, economic, global and social)
apply marketing activities to the delivery of goods and services in business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets
apply interpersonal and resource management skills to enhance business success

Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles.

Major Area Requirements

A student must have 20 credit hours in the major area that are equivalent to 300/400 major level Franklin courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have 12 hours of major area courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major area for students enrolled in either the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs, and each major course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements.

Capstone Requirement

Every major has a capstone experience for which credit cannot be transferred into the University. This is a Franklin course designed to integrate and assess the learning outcomes specific to each major as a whole. This course should be taken as the last major course. If, given the academic scheduling process and the student’s projected graduation date, this is not possible, then the student should have Senior Standing (90 or more credit hours), plus the skill-based General Education courses (COMM, SPCH, WRIT, MATH, COMP), all business or professional core courses, and the capstone prerequisite courses.

Subsequent Degree Requirements

Students pursuing subsequent bachelor’s degrees must earn in residency at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be major area courses equivalent to 300/400 level courses.

Additional Degree Requirements

Students seeking an additional bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (including the major requirements) beyond the first bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree. (See the “Subsequent Degree” section of the Academic Bulletin.)

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit and credit awarded on standardized exams, proficiency exams or portfolio credit awarded by another institution will not count toward the residency requirement at Franklin University. Credit awarded based on proficiency examination or portfolio evaluation conducted by Franklin University may apply as appropriate major area credit, but will not reduce the hours required toward the residency requirement.

Admission Requirements

A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:

Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (see Documentation Required below), or
Has an associate, bachelor or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation

Documentation Required

Documentation of high school graduation or equivalence - required for applicants who are transferring fewer than 60 semester hours that apply towards a Franklin degree.
If the student has transferable hours of 60 credit hours or more from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, then they will not have to provide a high school diploma or equivalence. Acceptable forms of documentation of high school graduation or high school equivalence for undergraduate admission must include one of the following:

Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation
Official GED certificate
Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination
Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript
Official transcripts from all educational institutions (college, universities, professional schools, etc.) previously enrolled in, regardless if credit was earned.

A student classified as degree seeking will not be permitted to register for courses until all transcripts are received and placement tests completed (see specific requirements under “Placement Testing”).

Admission Process

Admission procedures should be started early to maximize scheduling options and financial planning. Learn more about the undergraduate admission process.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Prospective students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. The requirement is met through any of the following:

The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the official language.
he applicant has received a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution located in an English-speaking country in which the courses were taught in English.
The applicant has earned appropriate scores on language proficiency exams taken within the last two years, as listed below.

Undergraduate face-to-face: Students must earn a minimum overall TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based), 60 (Internet-based), 5.5 IELTS, ACCUPLACER ESL 259, or Cambridge 160 with at least the following scores on each of the exam subsections. Prior to registration, students will be given a language placement exam to determine whether ESL studies are required.

	TOEFL	IELTS	ACCUPLACER	Cambridge English Scale
Reading	15/30	5.5	85	160
Writing	15/30	5.5	4	160
Listening	15/30	5.5	85	160
Speaking	15/30	5.5	n/a	160
Sentence Meaning	n/a	n/a	85	n/a

Global or Online International students must take Reading Comprehension and Writing placement exams.

Students must earn a minimum overall TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) /79 (Internet-based), 6.5 IELTS, ACCUPLACER ESL® 105, or Cambridge 180 with at least the following scores on each of the exam subsections.

	TOEFL	IELTS	ACCUPLACER	Cambridge English Scale
Reading	20/30	6.5	00	180
Writing	20/30	6.5	5	180

ACCUPLACER Assessments for Admission

Prospective students may demonstrate English language proficiency through the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations administered by Franklin University. The ACCUPLACER ESL® suite of examinations are internet-based, computer-adaptive assessments designed to properly assess students’ English language competencies.
Testing fees and any related administrative or proctor fee will be assessed for the administration of the
ACCUPLACER examinations. Students are also responsible for all fees incurred for retake examinations.
Students who do not meet the minimum score requirements may retake the examination(s) once within a two-week period. Subsequent examination retakes will be considered after a three month waiting period. Passing scores will remain valid with Franklin University for a period of two years.
All ACCUPLACER examinations must be administered by an approved proctor that meets specific criteria, as defined by our proctor expectations. An alternative to finding a proctor in your area is Virtual, an online proctoring service, approved by ACCUPLACER. For additional information, contact the Office of International Students and Programs.

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Employment Outlook

14%

From 2022-2032, jobs in Computer Science are expected to increase by 14%

Occupation

Median Salary (2022)

Job Postings (2022)

Projected Growth (2022-2032)

Occupation

Computer and Information Research Scientists

$136,635

22,371

28%

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median Salary: $136,635
Job Postings: 22,371
Projected Growth: 28%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Computer and Information Research Scientists conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Computer Scientists	3,285	15%
Machine Learning Scientists	3,215	14%
Staff Scientists	2,969	13%
Computational Scientists	2,182	10%
Research Engineers	2,199	10%
Computer Vision Scientists	917	4%
Machine Learning Research Scientists	1,152	5%
Research Scientists	1,172	5%
Applied Scientists	1,037	5%
Big Data Analysts	351	2%
Cybersecurity Research Scientists	1,070	5%
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineers	506	2%
Research Computer Scientists	449	2%
Principal Scientists	396	2%
Directors of Innovation	360	2%
Innovation Design Directors	176	1%
Innovation Specialists	306	1%
High Performance Computing Engineers	200	1%
Data Review Specialists	328	2%
Innovation Advisors	101	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Computer Science	6,744	42%
Python (Programming Language)	6,558	41%
Machine Learning	5,942	37%
Algorithms	4,185	26%
Data Analysis	3,912	25%
C++ (Programming Language)	3,653	23%
Artificial Intelligence	3,623	23%
R (Programming Language)	2,982	19%
Deep Learning	2,788	18%
Java (Programming Language)	2,477	16%
Statistics	2,436	15%
C (Programming Language)	2,360	15%
Data Science	2,153	14%
Physics	2,145	13%
Software Engineering	2,117	13%
Software Development	2,068	13%
TensorFlow	1,806	11%
Project Management	1,790	11%
PyTorch (Machine Learning Library)	1,765	11%
Prototyping	1,712	11%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Federal Government, Civilian		31%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		29%
	Scientific Research and Development Services		17%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		4%
	Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services		4%
	Software Publishers		3%
	Other		12%

Computer Network Architects

$126,901

137,439

10%

Computer Network Architects

Median Salary: $126,901
Job Postings: 137,439
Projected Growth: 10%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Computer Network Architects design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Network Engineers	73,516	54%
Automation Engineers	7,414	5%
Network Architects	5,617	4%
Telecommunications Engineers	5,052	4%
Reliability Engineers	3,838	3%
Platform Architects	2,944	2%
IT Analysts	5,167	4%
Cloud Network Engineers	2,488	2%
Architects	3,168	2%
NOC Technicians	3,782	3%
Unified Communications Engineers	2,617	2%
Citrix Engineers	3,912	3%
Lead Network Engineers	2,629	2%
Cloud Architects	2,556	2%
Data Architects	1,957	1%
IT Network Engineers	2,146	2%
Telecommunications Specialists	2,585	2%
Product Architects	1,740	1%
Network Specialists	1,784	1%
Telecommunications Operators	2,527	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Network Engineering	43,264	36%
Computer Science	29,438	24%
Firewall	27,321	23%
Wide Area Networks	25,324	21%
Network Switches	24,436	20%
Automation	24,432	20%
Network Routing	23,477	19%
Local Area Networks	20,410	17%
Telecommunications	19,244	16%
Project Management	19,238	16%
Border Gateway Protocol	17,868	15%
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)	16,127	13%
Network Infrastructure	15,702	13%
Microsoft Azure	15,661	13%
Python (Programming Language)	15,400	13%
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)	15,044	12%
Amazon Web Services	14,806	12%
Networking Hardware	14,127	12%
Scripting	13,165	11%
TCP/IP	12,990	11%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		27%
	Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)		10%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		9%
	Employment Services		5%
	Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services		4%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		4%
	Other		42%

Information Security Analysts

$112,008

168,966

35%

Information Security Analysts

Median Salary: $112,008
Job Postings: 168,966
Projected Growth: 35%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Information Security Analysts plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Security Engineers	23,119	14%
Cybersecurity Engineers	15,968	10%
Information Security Analysts	15,137	9%
Security Analysts	10,654	6%
Cybersecurity Analysts	11,969	7%
Cloud Security Engineers	8,309	5%
Information Systems Security Officers	15,874	9%
Network Security Engineers	8,271	5%
IT Auditors	6,081	4%
Information Security Managers	6,682	4%
IT Security Analysts	6,307	4%
Cybersecurity Managers	6,264	4%
Security Architects	5,293	3%
Cybersecurity Specialists	5,487	3%
Cloud Security Architects	4,763	3%
Information Security Advisors	2,957	2%
Directors of Cyber Security	3,599	2%
Information Security Engineers	4,570	3%
Recovery Specialists	4,672	3%
Product Security Engineers	2,990	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Cyber Security	83,610	42%
Computer Science	59,681	30%
Auditing	54,088	27%
Vulnerability	53,838	27%
Risk Analysis	38,272	19%
Firewall	36,734	19%
Information Systems	35,855	18%
Security Controls	35,634	18%
Risk Management	34,494	17%
Network Security	34,101	17%
Incident Response	33,987	17%
Automation	30,539	15%
Amazon Web Services	30,420	15%
Project Management	30,282	15%
Operating Systems	27,539	14%
Python (Programming Language)	27,444	14%
Linux	27,093	14%
Microsoft Azure	26,519	13%
Security Information And Event Management (SIEM)	24,534	12%
Scripting	23,123	12%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		24%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		9%
	Depository Credit Intermediation		6%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		6%
	Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services		4%
	Federal Government, Military		4%
	Other		47%

Computer Systems Analysts

$102,232

196,709

16%

Computer Systems Analysts

Median Salary: $102,232
Job Postings: 196,709
Projected Growth: 16%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Computer Systems Analysts analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Business Systems Analysts	58,144	30%
Systems Analysts	29,472	15%
IT Business Analysts	17,406	9%
Technical Business Analysts	8,517	4%
Implementation Consultants	9,639	5%
Team Leads	7,895	4%
IT Analysts	8,396	4%
Configuration Analysts	6,835	4%
Technical Consultants	5,812	3%
Technical Analysts	6,608	3%
Financial Systems Analysts	5,550	3%
IT Systems Analysts	4,992	3%
Angular Developers	3,777	2%
IT Business Systems Analysts	4,717	2%
React Developers	3,056	2%
Developers	3,017	2%
Functional Analysts	3,016	2%
Lead Team Members	3,876	2%
Systems Specialists	3,178	2%
Applications Systems Analysts	2,806	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Computer Science	72,807	24%
Project Management	70,112	23%
Business Process	63,007	20%
Agile Methodology	59,808	19%
Business Requirements	59,730	19%
SQL (Programming Language)	57,649	19%
Systems Analysis	47,941	16%
Workflow Management	43,731	14%
Business Systems Analysis	41,798	14%
Information Systems	34,969	11%
Data Analysis	34,365	11%
Automation	31,481	10%
Finance	30,661	10%
Process Improvement	27,451	9%
Scrum (Software Development)	26,918	9%
Software Development	25,867	8%
Auditing	23,895	8%
Java (Programming Language)	23,724	8%
Business Systems	23,256	8%
Systems Development Life Cycle	23,198	8%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		25%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		11%
	Insurance Carriers		5%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		4%
	Employment Services		4%
	Depository Credit Intermediation		3%
	Other		49%

Computer Programmers

$97,802

106,874

-2%

Computer Programmers

Median Salary: $97,802
Job Postings: 106,874
Projected Growth: -2%

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Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Computer Programmers create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Programmer Analysts	18,743	18%
Mobile Experts	13,559	13%
Programmers	10,684	10%
Computer Programmers	44,023	41%
Business Analysts/Programmers	1,945	2%
Systems Programmers	1,887	2%
Site Leads	1,600	2%
Verification Specialists	871	1%
Group Leaders	1,729	2%
Software Development Engineers in Test	1,128	1%
SAS Programmers	1,114	1%
Mainframe Systems Programmers	1,009	1%
Lead Guides	1,384	1%
Communications Leads	1,147	1%
Implementation Leads	837	1%
DevOps Leads	796	1%
.NET Developers	910	1%
Applications Programmers	1,219	1%
.NET Programmers	683	1%
Leads	1,606	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Computer Science	17,268	20%
SQL (Programming Language)	15,657	18%
Java (Programming Language)	12,040	14%
Agile Methodology	11,965	14%
Project Management	11,186	13%
JavaScript (Programming Language)	10,206	12%
C# (Programming Language)	8,621	10%
Software Development	8,567	10%
Automation	8,471	10%
Application Programming Interface (API)	8,151	9%
Python (Programming Language)	7,964	9%
Debugging	7,553	9%
Workflow Management	6,891	8%
Scripting	5,549	6%
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)	5,425	6%
Amazon Web Services	5,411	6%
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)	5,365	6%
Scrum (Software Development)	5,337	6%
Application Development	5,320	6%
Business Requirements	5,230	6%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		35%
	Software Publishers		6%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		5%
	Scientific Research and Development Services		4%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		4%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		4%
	Other		41%

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Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Network and Computer Systems Administrators install, configure, and maintain an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Systems Administrators	80,199	45%
Network Administrators	19,172	11%
Linux System Administrators	11,188	6%
Service Delivery Managers	6,115	3%
Windows Administrators	7,268	4%
Linux Administrators	5,153	3%
IT Systems Administrators	6,617	4%
IT Administrators	6,485	4%
Sharepoint Administrators	3,900	2%
Support Coordinators	3,982	2%
Provider Network Managers	3,268	2%
Network Technicians	3,491	2%
Installation Coordinators	3,200	2%
Network Systems Administrators	3,234	2%
Windows Server System Administrators	2,808	2%
Application Administrators	2,782	2%
Network Managers	2,321	1%
Cloud Systems Administrators	1,775	1%
Branch Coordinators	2,113	1%
Information Systems Analysts	2,759	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Operating Systems	40,205	26%
Computer Science	35,297	23%
System Administration	33,788	22%
Linux	32,176	21%
Active Directory	29,935	20%
Scripting	25,739	17%
Windows Servers	24,641	16%
Automation	23,497	15%
Firewall	20,470	13%
Project Management	20,109	13%
Network Administration	17,302	11%
Windows PowerShell	16,940	11%
Technical Support	16,927	11%
Microsoft Azure	16,731	11%
Network Switches	15,979	11%
Information Systems	15,869	10%
Local Area Networks	15,264	10%
SQL (Programming Language)	15,123	10%
Auditing	14,809	10%
Backup Devices	14,523	10%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		17%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		7%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		4%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		4%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		4%
	Employment Services		3%
	Other		60%

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Industry

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Computer Network Support Specialists analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Customer Engineers	11,277	24%
Network Technicians	6,662	14%
Systems Support Analysts	3,143	7%
Production Support Managers	2,562	6%
Systems Support Specialists	1,873	4%
Customer Success Engineers	1,647	4%
Systems Support Engineers	2,247	5%
Systems Support Representatives	1,663	4%
Network Support Technicians	2,102	5%
Customer Engagement Managers	1,767	4%
Network Support Specialists	1,315	3%
IT Operations Analysts	1,205	3%
Network Support Engineers	1,342	3%
Network Data Specialists	821	2%
IT Network Specialists	1,091	2%
Bilingual Spanish Customer Service Representatives	1,761	4%
Network Support Managers	1,000	2%
Network Operations Analysts	1,058	2%
Security Systems Administrators	952	2%
Network Relations Consultants	682	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Computer Science	5,990	17%
Technical Support	5,599	16%
Operating Systems	5,106	14%
Project Management	4,195	12%
Network Support	3,802	11%
Local Area Networks	3,726	10%
Network Switches	3,476	10%
Firewall	3,451	10%
Wide Area Networks	3,181	9%
Active Directory	3,161	9%
Telecommunications	3,136	9%
Help Desk Support	2,995	8%
Linux	2,881	8%
Networking Hardware	2,780	8%
Automation	2,760	8%
System Support	2,730	8%
Computer Networks	2,721	8%
Test Equipment	2,558	7%
SQL (Programming Language)	2,511	7%
Information Systems	2,487	7%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		20%
	Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)		10%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		6%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		6%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		6%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		4%
	Other		49%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Computer User Support Specialists provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Desktop Support Technicians	32,967	8%
Help Desk Analysts	31,803	8%
Help Desk Technicians	40,646	10%
IT Support Specialists	30,544	8%
IT Specialists	37,247	9%
Help Desk Specialists	24,557	6%
Technical Support Specialists	24,160	6%
Desktop Support Managers	18,870	5%
IT Support Technicians	22,161	5%
IT Technicians	23,400	6%
Field Service Technicians	16,608	4%
Technical Support Engineers	13,160	3%
IT Help Desk Technicians	16,566	4%
Desktop Support Specialists	12,242	3%
Desktop Support Analysts	9,136	2%
Computer Technicians	12,041	3%
Help Desk Support Technicians	11,261	3%
Technical Support Analysts	9,526	2%
Service Desk Technicians	10,955	3%
Service Desk Analysts	9,007	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Technical Support	129,674	31%
Help Desk Support	126,233	30%
Operating Systems	86,269	20%
Active Directory	67,730	16%
Desktop Support	61,573	15%
Peripheral Devices	57,746	14%
Computer Science	57,506	14%
Computer Hardware	56,115	13%
Issue Tracking	45,554	11%
Customer Support	43,351	10%
Microsoft Office 365	40,262	10%
Microsoft Windows 10	40,121	10%
Local Area Networks	30,574	7%
Project Management	29,366	7%
ServiceNow	28,051	7%
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)	26,504	6%
Information Systems	25,867	6%
Network Troubleshooting	25,652	6%
End-User Training And Support	25,644	6%
Apple IOS	24,889	6%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		22%
	Employment Services		6%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		5%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		5%
	Software Publishers		4%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		4%
	Other		53%

Source: Employment Outlook data is provided by Lightcast. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

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