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The Computer Programming & Development curriculum prepares students to design and develop desktop and web applications. The primary emphasis is hands-on training in programming and related computer areas that provide the ability to adapt as systems evolve.

Students will solve business computer problems through programming techniques and procedures and will become proficient in Java, C++, HTML, MVC, REST, unit testing, server-side JavaScript and SQL.

Upon graduation, 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:

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


  • Computer Programmer
    47902.62
    Starting Salary
    94364.92
    Median Annual Wage
    -6%
    Growth*
  • Software Developer
    78498.05
    Starting Salary
    132263.50
    Median Annual Wage
    27%
    Growth*
  • 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*
  • Web and Digital Interface Designer
    43711.90
    Starting Salary
    92151.19
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
  • Software Quality Assurance Analyst or Tester
    60607.37
    Starting Salary
    102516.90
    Median Annual Wage
    22%
    Growth*
  • Web Developer
    43702.94
    Starting Salary
    85292.82
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Web Administrator
    50647.74
    Starting Salary
    106279.20
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Computer Systems Engineer/Architect
    50647.74
    Starting Salary
    106279.20
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    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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