Employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.

A bachelor's degree in a computer-related field usually is required for management positions, although employers often prefer a graduate degree, especially an MBA with technology as a core component.

Many managers possess advanced technical knowledge gained from working in a computer occupation.
Job prospects should be excellent.

Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations and add 286,600 new jobs over the 2008-18 decade.

Most computer scientists are required to possess a Ph.D.

Employment is projected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations.

Job prospects are expected to be excellent.

Computer software engineers are among the occupations projected to grow the fastest and add the most new jobs over the 2008-18 decade, resulting in excellent job prospects.

Employment of computer programmers is expected to decline by 3 percent through 2018.

Job prospects will be best for applicants with a bachelor's or higher degree and relevant experience.

Job growth is projected to be faster than the average for all occupations.

A bachelor’s degree is required for some jobs, while an associate degree or certification is adequate for others.

Job prospects should be good, especially for college graduates with relevant skills and experience.

A Ph.D. in mathematics usually is the minimum educational requirement, except in the Federal Government.
Much faster than average employment growth is expected for mathematicians.

Keen competition for jobs is expected.

Ph.D. holders with a strong background in mathematics and a related field, such as computer science or engineering, should have better employment opportunities in related occupations.

Candidates should have strong quantitative and computer skills; employers prefer workers who have completed advanced math courses.

Employment is projected to grow much faster than average.

Individuals with a master's or Ph.D. degree in operations research or management science should have excellent employment prospects; some entry-level positions are available to those with a bachelor’s degree.

About 30 percent of statisticians work for Federal, State, and local governments; private-industry employers include scientific research and development services, insurance carriers, and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing.

A master's degree in statistics or mathematics is the minimum educational requirement for most jobs.

Individuals with a degree in statistics are likely to have opportunities in a variety of fields.