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The Computer Programming & Development curriculum equips students with the skills to design, build and maintain modern desktop, web and cloud-based applications. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, students gain practical experience in programming and software development that prepares them to thrive in a fast-changing tech landscape.

Through real-world projects and problem-solving exercises, students learn to develop solutions for business and industry challenges using a variety of programming languages and tools. Core technologies covered include Python, Java, C++, SQL, unit testing and foundational AI technologies such as machine learning principles and data processing techniques.

Graduates will be ready to meet the software development needs of organizations across diverse sectors such as health care, manufacturing, finance, insurance and technology services.

Career opportunities include the following:

  • Software developer
  • Web developer
  • Programmer
  • Programmer/analyst
  • Systems analyst
  • Software architect
  • Database developer
  • Software tester
  • Quality assurance specialist
  • Technical support specialist
  • Software trainer
  • Technical writer
  • Computer specialist
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Career Outlook


  • Computer or Information Research Scientist
    80662.40
    Starting Salary
    140899.20
    Median Annual Wage
    23%
    Growth*
  • Computer Systems Analyst
    62091.48
    Starting Salary
    103440.00
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Computer Programmer
    47902.62
    Starting Salary
    94364.92
    Median Annual Wage
    -6%
    Growth*
  • Web and Digital Interface Designer
    43711.90
    Starting Salary
    92151.19
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
  • Software Developer
    78498.05
    Starting Salary
    132263.50
    Median Annual Wage
    27%
    Growth*
  • Software Quality Assurance Analyst or Tester
    60607.37
    Starting Salary
    102516.90
    Median Annual Wage
    22%
    Growth*
  • Computer Systems Engineer/Architect
    50647.74
    Starting Salary
    106279.20
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Web Administrator
    50647.74
    Starting Salary
    106279.20
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Web Developer
    43702.94
    Starting Salary
    85292.82
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
    103483.90
    Starting Salary
    170256.10
    Median Annual Wage
    18%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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