Information technology

The information technology industry focuses on computers and offers occupations expected to be among the fastest growing through 2010. Jobs include systems analysts, computer programmers and database administrators. These managers plan activities such as programming and systems design, development of computer networks and the implementation and maintenance of Internet sites.

Job outlook
Computer scientists and database administrators should be among the fastest growing occupations in the country through 2014 as organizations demand more sophisticated technology. Prospects should be especially good for those with advanced degrees. Computer software engineers should enjoy the same demand for their skills in the next decade. Employment for computer programmers, however, is expected to grow more slowly because of advanced programs that can write code and the outsourcing of some work to other countries.