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The Data Science & Programming Support Services program is your launchpad into the world of smart software and intelligent systems. Whether you're passionate about artificial intelligence (AI), fascinated by data or love building apps that make life easier, this hands-on, high-impact program gets you career-ready.

Learn to create powerful desktop and web applications that solve real problems, such as organizing health care data, streamlining factory operations or improving financial systems. The curriculum is packed with real-world projects and evolves with the tech industry, so you're always learning what's next.

The program offers the following benefits:

  • Hands-on, project-based learning – no fluff, just practical skills
  • Solid introduction to AI – lay the groundwork with foundational concepts and tools
  • In-demand tech stack – Python, R, SQL, SAS, Tableau and more
  • Career-ready in just two years, or transfer your skills into a four-year path

Graduates help drive innovation across industries such as health care, finance, insurance, manufacturing, software publishing and more.

Here are some of the career paths available:

  • AI specialist
  • Database developer or specialist
  • Software or web developer
  • Programmer/analyst
  • Business or systems analyst
  • Software tester or trainer
  • Quality assurance specialist
  • Technical writer
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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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