 There
are three fields of study in Computer Technology; Programming,
Networking, and Internet. Graduates of Computer Technology will be
prepared for a career in the information technology world.
Duties
Graduates in this field may be required to:
plan, design, and
develop programming applications or network systems
program in languages
such as Visual Basic, Java, C++, HTML, Dreamweaver, or SQL
create and host web
applications
Working Conditions
Graduates in this field commonly experience:
work inside; office, computer rooms
work under stress to meet deadlines
considerable paperwork
overtime / night / weekend hours sometimes
necessary
work in cooperation with others
work with direct supervision
Physical Demands
Characteristics & Temperament
Graduates in this field should have:
excellent communication skills -- writing
and speaking
ability to work with data (numbers, symbols,
ideas, concepts)
ability to work well with people / diverse
population
ability to reason and make judgments
ability to "catch on" quickly
attention to detail / proofread quickly and
effectively
ability to follow procedure
responsibility
self-discipline / self-motivation
Employment Outlook
Employment statistics for PTC graduates between 2002 and 2007, who
found jobs in this field, are as follows:
salary average:
$26,570
salary range:
$15,000 - 52,500
75% placement rate for
2002-2007 graduates
competitive job
market
entry level positions: programmer,
help desk, network technician, IT technician
possible advancement to
computer analyst with experience
employment in cities and towns of all sizes
Employers
Some recent graduates have found work at:
Program & Course Information
For information about Piedmont Technical College's programs and courses offered in
this area, visit the Computer Technology Program Web page.
Career Tracks is
a publication of Piedmont Technical College that reflects the current career statistics
for students who have completed programs of the college. Forward your questions
about this site to Andy Omundson at (864) 941-8376 or by e-mail to
omundson.a@ptc.edu.
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