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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 386 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,469 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,000 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 846 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 867 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,971 | $24.99 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $50,259 | $24.16 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $49,121 | $23.62 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $48,552 | $23.34 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $47,714 | $22.94 | +2.4% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 225 | 32% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 176 | 28% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 205 | 21% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 122 | 21% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 216 | 20% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 131 | 17% |
| 7 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 331 | 16% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 220 | 16% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 135 | 16% |
| 10 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 275 | 15% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 674 | 14% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 96 | 13% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 989 | 12% |
| 14 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 210 | 12% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 426 | 11% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 584 | 10% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 444 | 8% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 99 | 7% |
| 19 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 421 | 6% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 85 | 6% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dothan | 2 | 3% | $44,043 |
| 2 | West Des Moines | 2 | 3% | $44,811 |
| 3 | Colton | 1 | 2% | $61,462 |
| 4 | Amarillo | 1 | 1% | $47,309 |
| 5 | Fort Collins | 1 | 1% | $47,394 |
Laura Kier: Students graduating from the Computer Network Design and Administration program will enter the job market with a solid foundation in networking technologies. Above that they should also be able to develop and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Networking has a strong emphasis on teamwork and being able to communicate well with customers, co-workers and teammates is vital. Attaining certifications in Cisco, Linux, Windows, and security will also help the student stand out within the industry (classes in the program help to learn the knowledge needed to attain certifications). Students should participate in any local or online communities and groups to enhance skills and knowledge and find networking opportunities.
Laura Kier: Computer Networking is a dynamic field with a wide variety of opportunities in many different industries. Some skills that will be more important in general are skills in software defined networking and automation. Skills in the DevOps field will be necessary, as well as skills leveraging AI tools. Cybersecurity is always important and using AI tools to enhance security and monitoring is necessary.
Laura Kier: Learn to present your skills well from the interview and into your career. Those communication skills count! Industry certifications like CCNA matter. They help you demonstrate a willingness to grow and learn beyond what was required for your degree. Be willing to take on new challenges with your new job and keep learning new skills. It is really important for graduates to understand that talented IT professionals can move up quickly in a company, but they often must start at the bottom to showcase their technical and soft skills. Because of that, they should not shy away from entry level jobs if there is potential for growth.
Heidelberg University
Paige Atterholt: I think now, being in year 2 of the pandemic, I think if anything there will be more jobs for graduates. Just looking through the jobs online, there are many opportunities for graduates to get a job. I think the older community retired when things got bad, which opened the door for the younger generation.
Paige Atterholt: There are many ways a teacher can increase their earning potential. This can be done through continuing education, maybe looking at a Masters or more to move up on the pay scale. Teachers can advise student council, tutoring, or even look at coaching to earn more money. There's vast opportunities in the world of education! Schools always need teachers who are well-rounded.

Wichita State University
Department of Public Health Sciences
Sonja Armbruster: The technology of this moment may change in the next moment. The capacity to quickly learn new systems and processes is a critical skill. In large-part, this requires a willingness to say yes, and perhaps a willingness to make mistakes and try again. Successful new-graduates are coachable. None of us is as smart as all of us. New grads need to seek coaching and feedback from others. Older co-workers may have wisdom to share, or they may be missing a perspective or skill needed - and either way, new grads can learn so much by watching and paying attention. One of the most valuable skills one can hone is the approach to the work. New responsibilities are an opportunity to grow in the job, not a burden. While you likely won't see this on a normal "technical skills" list, stand-out employees have a healthy willingness to "go-figure-it-out" and then consult with one's supervisor or team rather than waiting to be told what to do or having a narrowly defined "job-jar". GFIO.