In 2000, I had a devastating accident. I crushed both of my heels from a fall while rock climbing. Before this accident, I was very active on my feet when it came to work and everyday life. I always envisioned myself having a career that challenged me both intellectually as well as physically. In the years that followed, I slowly realized that I would never have a career that required me to work on my feet and I would have to re-evaluate my career plans.
Since my first computer at age 10, I have always had a passion for computers and electronics. With the explosion of new technology emerging in the last 10 years, intimate knowledge of computers has proven to be very lucrative and a stable career choice for years to come. I have chosen to do …show more content…
While some companies will take a person with only an associate’s degree, this is usually coupled with an internship. Since the internship can be hands-on programing, years of previous experience in programing may be required to qualify (Study.com). Many companies looking for a reliable programmer require a bare minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science. With a computer science degree the student can get a great range of knowledge of general computer hardware and software while also gaining valuable knowledge of numerous programing languages. According to Academic Ranking of World Universities, in 2013 the number one university for computer science was Stanford University located in San Francisco, Ca. Of course just getting into Stanford is an incredible academic accomplishment on its own. Stanford only accepts 5.7 % of all who apply (World-Class Universities at Shanghai Jiao Tong …show more content…
In 2012 the median pay for a programmer was $74,280 a year with zero on the job training. The lowest 10 percent of those employed as a computer programmer earned just below $42,850 (United States Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics). The lower amount is mainly for entry-level programmers in the fields of website development, software development and database programming. These are your basic “foot in the door” jobs and are easily obtainable by inexperienced programmers. The real money comes with experience. Experience and specialized training in advanced programming languages can gain you employment as a software engineer. This type of programming job is in very high demand from employers like the U.S. Government or NASA
Since my first computer at age 10, I have always had a passion for computers and electronics. With the explosion of new technology emerging in the last 10 years, intimate knowledge of computers has proven to be very lucrative and a stable career choice for years to come. I have chosen to do …show more content…
While some companies will take a person with only an associate’s degree, this is usually coupled with an internship. Since the internship can be hands-on programing, years of previous experience in programing may be required to qualify (Study.com). Many companies looking for a reliable programmer require a bare minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science. With a computer science degree the student can get a great range of knowledge of general computer hardware and software while also gaining valuable knowledge of numerous programing languages. According to Academic Ranking of World Universities, in 2013 the number one university for computer science was Stanford University located in San Francisco, Ca. Of course just getting into Stanford is an incredible academic accomplishment on its own. Stanford only accepts 5.7 % of all who apply (World-Class Universities at Shanghai Jiao Tong …show more content…
In 2012 the median pay for a programmer was $74,280 a year with zero on the job training. The lowest 10 percent of those employed as a computer programmer earned just below $42,850 (United States Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics). The lower amount is mainly for entry-level programmers in the fields of website development, software development and database programming. These are your basic “foot in the door” jobs and are easily obtainable by inexperienced programmers. The real money comes with experience. Experience and specialized training in advanced programming languages can gain you employment as a software engineer. This type of programming job is in very high demand from employers like the U.S. Government or NASA