Systems Analyst

Education required for this profession

When hiring computer systems analysts, employers usually prefer applicants who have at least a bachelor’s degree. For more technically complex jobs, people with graduate degrees are preferred. The level and type of education that employers require reflects changes in technology. Employers often scramble to find workers capable of implementing the newest technologies. Workers with formal education or experience in information security, for example, are currently in demand because of the growing use of computer networks, which must be protected from threats. For jobs in a technical or scientific environment, employers often seek applicants who have at least a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, such as computer science, information science, applied mathematics, engineering, or the physical sciences. For jobs in a business environment, employers often seek applicants with at least a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as management information systems (MIS). Increasingly, employers are seeking individuals who have a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) with a concentration in information systems.

Relevant Degree/Diploma/Certificate

Bachelors degree in information systems

Quick Facts

Employers generally prefer applicants who have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, or management information systems (MIS). Employment is expected to increase much faster than the average and more new jobs are expected to arise than in all but a few other occupations. Very good job prospects are expected as organizations continue to adopt increasingly sophisticated technologies.

Salary

Median annual earnings of wage-and-salary computer systems analysts are $69,760 . The middle 50 percent earn between $54,320 and $87,600 a year. The lowest 10 percent earn less than $42,780, and the highest 10 percent earn more than $106,820.

Featured Universities Offering Degrees for this Profession

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Online Universities Offering Degrees for this Profession

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