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Emmie Mercer
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Data Science & Programming Support Services AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A25590DS

The Data Science & Programming Support Services AAS degree prepares students to design and develop desktop and web applications, with an emphasis on business logic and data‐driven applications.

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training in programming and related computer areas that provide the ability to adapt as systems evolve.

Graduates will be proficient in SQL, XML, database development, client/server‐side JavaScript and Python. They will be able to support the software development needs of businesses in a variety of industries, including health care, manufacturing, insurance, finance and software publishing.

Potential occupations include the following:

  • Artificial intelligence specialist
  • Database developer or specialist
  • Software developer
  • Web developer
  • Programmer/analyst
  • Business or systems analyst
  • Software tester or trainer
  • Quality assurance specialist
  • Technical writer
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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,244
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
Total Credits
69
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Computer or Information Research Scientist
    80662.40
    Starting Salary
    140899.20
    Median Annual Wage
    24%
    Growth*
  • Computer Systems Analyst
    62092.50
    Starting Salary
    103440.40
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Computer Programmer
    47905.06
    Starting Salary
    94367.38
    Median Annual Wage
    -5%
    Growth*
  • Web and Digital Interface Designer
    43709.84
    Starting Salary
    92148.22
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Software Developer
    78495.76
    Starting Salary
    132262.10
    Median Annual Wage
    20%
    Growth*
  • Software Quality Assurance Analyst or Tester
    60607.22
    Starting Salary
    102516.80
    Median Annual Wage
    14%
    Growth*
  • Computer Systems Engineer/Architect
    50648.51
    Starting Salary
    106280.20
    Median Annual Wage
    14%
    Growth*
  • Web Administrator
    50648.51
    Starting Salary
    106280.20
    Median Annual Wage
    14%
    Growth*
  • Web Developer
    43700.31
    Starting Salary
    85289.77
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
    103483.90
    Starting Salary
    170256.10
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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