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Course ContactEmmie 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 primary emphasis of the curriculum is 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:

  • Database specialist
  • Database developer
  • Programmer
  • Software developer
  • Web developer
  • Programmer/analyst
  • Business analyst
  • Systems analyst
  • Software trainer
  • Software tester
  • Quality assurance specialist
  • Technical writer
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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,168.00
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Perry Health Sciences Campus
Total Credits
68
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


  • Software Developer
    78498.05
    Starting Salary
    132263.50
    Median Annual Wage
    27%
    Growth*
  • Computer Programmer
    47902.62
    Starting Salary
    94364.92
    Median Annual Wage
    -6%
    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*
  • 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*
  • Software Quality Assurance Analyst or Tester
    60607.37
    Starting Salary
    102516.90
    Median Annual Wage
    22%
    Growth*
  • Web and Digital Interface Designer
    43711.90
    Starting Salary
    92151.19
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    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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