Career Stats

• Growth & Wages*
• + 21% by 2018
• $69,620
• Job Prospects
• Data Processing Companies
• Software Publishers
• Computer Equipment Manufacturing
• Computer Systems Design

Career Profile

Computer Programming Careers

The average 8-18 year old spends 11 hours a day plugged into some sort of technology as said by the New York Times. This statistic demonstrates just how reliant the population has become on cell phones, desktop computers, laptops, tablets, e-readers, and more. With all of those technologies so vital to our everyday lives, it's easy to see that computer programming careers will be necessary for years to come. Positions for computer programmers are projected to increase by 21% through 2018. That's 1,619,300 jobs!*

Did you know?

The demand for updates and new features on existing electronics is just as high as the demand for the new technologies themselves. In fact, the use of technology is so common now that 91% of all adults own some sort of personal electronic device.‡

Technology users are grateful and reliant on trained computer programmers who develop web applications, modify existing programs, and debugging functions. So you know no matter what work you end up doing, your future in computer programming careers is sure to be important.

Training for Computer Programming Careers

PCDI's computer programming school is designed to put you on the path to your future in computer programming careers. 15 easy to follow comprehensive courses will give you the skills you need for success in today's competitive programming market. Since each lesson is offered online, you set your own pace. Study when or wherever is best for you. That means you could be ready to pursue computer programming careers in as little as 6 months.

And, we make getting started simple. All your study materials, including textbooks and workbooks, are included in our low tuition. Plus, interest-free monthly payment plans make getting your computer programming training affordable.

Why Wait?

Start your computer programming career today! Enroll online or call 1-888-909-0558 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

Interested in your Computer Programming careers? Learn more about our computer programming course materials and options for financing your education by visiting AshworthCollege.edu. Ashworth College is a division of PCDI, a leader in distance education.

* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Computer Software Engineers and Computer Programmers.

‡ Source: Pew Research Center "Enter the Net. Pew Research: Generations" February 3, 2011.