Anyway, here's what I've gathered.
For a major in Computer Science, which I plan to get, the three job I'm considering are:
- Software Developer, earning on average $90,000 to $100,000 before taxes. However, by state the salary ranges from $70,000 to $100,000, being highest on both the East Coast and West Coast. This is pretty good considering it usually only requires a bachelor's degree. Apparently, some traits include long-term planning, short-term pessimism (as part of said planning), and attention to detail.
- Computer Programmer, earning on average around $75,000 before taxes. By state, it ranges wildly from $45,000 at the lowest in the northern Midwest to upwards of $110,000 in California, Texas, and the East Coast. You can get by with an undergraduate for entry level (though a bachelor's degree is recommended), but better jobs require a master's degree. Personality traits include laziness (for a drive to make reusable code), impatience (for minimal code), and pride ( for the quality of code). And apparently a self-depreciating sense of humor.
- Database Administrator, earning on average $79,000 before taxes. By state, California again has some of the highest-paying jobs though the states on the East Coast also pay well. A 4 year degree is the usual education for a database administrator. Personality traits include attention to detail, assertiveness, and calmness under pressure.
I also noticed that jobs on the East and West Coast were the highest paying because they were the most expensive places to live probably.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting how things that could be seen as a negative(pride, impatience , etc.) are skills that can be used in a lot of these jobs.
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