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Computer systems analyst: the path

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. Description from O*NET

Also called: Applications Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Computer Analyst, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Systems Consultant

Typical pay$105,850Median yearly pay, BLS 2025
Job outlook+7.9% jobsProjected change, 2025–35. All jobs: +3.5%.
Time after high schoolAbout 4 yearsTypical full-time study and training
  1. Step 1Bachelor’s in information systems or computer science4 years
  2. Step 2Entry-level jobBusiness knowledge helps

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree · More on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

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Related majors: Computer and Information Sciences, General · Computer Systems Analysis · Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

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College Scorecard, 2024 data. Earnings are the median for graduates of the related majors, 4 years after graduating. All figures are estimates.

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