Research Activity: Career Week

Name: _________________________

Occupation #1

Computer Programmer

2012 Median Pay

$74,280 per year

Entry-Level Education

Bachelors Degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

343,700

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

8% (As fast as average)

$35.71 per hour

28,400

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annual pay for this
occupation?

Write programs in a variety of computer languages,

such as C++ and Java
Update and expand existing programs
Debug programs by testing for and fixing errors
Build and use computer-assisted software
engineering (CASE) tools to automate the writing of
some code
Use code libraries, which are collections of
independent lines of code, to simplify the writing
Most computer programmers have a bachelors degree;
however, some employers hire workers who have an
associates degree. Most programmers get a degree in
computer science or a related subject. Programmers
who work in specific fields, such as healthcare or
accounting, may take classes in that field to supplement
their degree in computer programming. In addition,
employers value experience, which many students gain
through internships.

Programmers can become certified in specific

programming languages or for vendor-specific
programming products. Some companies may require
their computer programmers to be certified in the
products they use.

Analytical skills, Concentration, Detail

It is $74,280

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Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
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Occupation #2

Statistician

2012 Median Pay

$75,560 per year

Entry-Level Education

Masters Degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

27,600

Job Outlook, 2012-22

27%

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

7,400

Employment, 2012: 343,700

Projected Employment, 2022: 372,100
Change in Percent: 8%
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 28,400

$36.33 per hour

Applystatisticaltheoriesandmethodstosolvepracticalproblems
inbusiness,engineering,thesciences,orotherfields

Decidewhatdataareneededtoanswerspecificquestionsor
problems

Determinemethodsforfindingorcollectingdata

Designsurveysorexperimentsoropinionpollstocollectdata

Collectdataortrainotherstodoso

Analyzeandinterpretdata

Reportconclusionsfromtheiranalyses

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Important Qualities
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annual pay for this
occupation?

Name: _________________________

A bachelors degree in statistics is not needed to enter a

graduate program.

None

Critical-thinking skills.

Math skills.

Problem-solving skills.

Speaking skills.

Writing Skills.

It is $75,560

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Occupation #3

Economists

2012 Median Pay

$91,860 per year

Entry-Level Education

Maters Degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

16,900

Job Outlook, 2012-22

14%

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

2.300

Employment, 2012: 27,600

Projected Employment, 2022: 34,,900
Change in Percent: 27
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 7,400

$44.16 per hour

Research and analyze economic issues

Conduct surveys and collect data

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Registrations
Important Qualities
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Analyze data using mathematical models and statistical

techniques
Prepare reports, tables, and chats that present research
results
Interpret and forecast market trends
Advise businesses, governments, and individuals on
economic topics
Design policies or make recommendations for solving
economic problems
Write articles for publication in academic journals and
other mediasources
A masters degree or Ph.D. is required for most
economist jobs. Positions in business, research, or
international organizations often require a combination
of graduate education and work experience.

None

Analytical skills
Communication skills
Critical-thinking skills
Detail oriented
Math skills
Writing skills

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Employment, 2012
Projected
Employment, 2022
Change in Percent
Change in Numbers
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Name: _________________________

Its is $91,860

Employment, 2012: 16,900

Projected Employment, 2022: 19,200
Change in Percent: 14
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 2,300

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