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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
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  • Computer specialist
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Career Outlook


  • Computer or Information Research Scientist
    125017.00
    Starting Salary
    125021.10
    Median Annual Wage
    26%
    Growth*
  • Computer Systems Analyst
    70105.81
    Starting Salary
    105663.50
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Computer Programmer
    24390.13
    Starting Salary
    83737.13
    Median Annual Wage
    -6%
    Growth*
  • Web and Digital Interface Designer
    49692.61
    Starting Salary
    79485.85
    Median Annual Wage
    18%
    Growth*
  • Software Developer
    81809.13
    Starting Salary
    130754.60
    Median Annual Wage
    21%
    Growth*
  • Software Quality Assurance Analyst or Tester
    63809.14
    Starting Salary
    106627.40
    Median Annual Wage
    15%
    Growth*
  • Computer Systems Engineer/Architect
    47896.85
    Starting Salary
    112257.90
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Web Administrator
    47896.85
    Starting Salary
    112257.90
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Web Developer
    45749.53
    Starting Salary
    84133.87
    Median Annual Wage
    14%
    Growth*
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
    102503.50
    Starting Salary
    169595.00
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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