According to the latest statistics, the field of computer information systems is among the fastest growing industries in the nation and between now and 2014, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS, forecasts a growth rate of 15 to 31 percent, which is much higher than the national average of other industries. Of course, this depends on your major and the level of education you aspire to, but if you are at all technologically inclined and have a passion for computer technology, this is the field for you. Here are a few of the careers you can literally bank on in terms of growth and earning potential.
Health Informatics a Solid Choice
If you are seeking a career with a future, why not study for a career that combines two of the fastest growing industries? Healthcare and Computer Technology are among the fastest growing careers and both offer a better than average pay scale as well as job security. People are always getting sick, that is a given and computers are going nowhere soon, so both will always have jobs available and with a computer information systems degree and a narrow focus on health informatics, you can hope for a career with growth potential and stability.
Infrastructure Architect
All major companies need a reliable and secure infrastructure. That is a given. Have you seen one company out there that doesn’t use computer technology in literally every aspect of their business? From keeping records to communications to product development to video conferencing with clients and field workers, the computer is a vital component of their everyday operations. Now consider a medium to large company that needs a proprietary infrastructure designed just for their business. With a master of science in computer information systems you will be well equipped to design and implement state-of-the-art computer systems and will bring in a handsome salary for doing so.
Application Developer
Today it seems as though everything you own and everything you do is controlled by some kind of app. Whether it is a mobile app or an application that drives hardware you use at home or at work, you can be certain that digital technology drives the world in which we live. Many entrepreneurs entered the market by designing a simple application that took off like wildfire and within a few short years they were literal millionaires. Of course, that is something to dream about (and it can be a reality!) but the point is, you can secure your future as an application developer whether as a freelancer or as an employee of a corporation.
If you think computers have taken over our lives now, just wait until you see what the future brings. From corporate robotics to self-driven vehicles, computer information systems and the technology that drives them are the way of the future. As technology advances, so too do career options. If you are looking for a career you can bank on, literally as well as figuratively, computer information science offers just what you are looking for.
