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Network designers or computer network architects are highly skilled specialists who assess the network requirements of a company and design an ideal network that can meet these needs. Network designers often create and submit network plans to the company's management.
They also make upgrades and updates to the company's hardware and software. These people are also responsible for performing research and observing trends and the latest improvements in the industry that can help make their designs more effective.
The minimum requirement you need to become a network designer is a bachelor's degree in computer science, networking, information technology, or information systems. Note that some employers may request a master's degree.
You can also acquire professional certification to increase your employability. To start earning the median salary of $79,320 per year or $38 per hour, ensure you have computer skills, attention to detail, and a good eye for numbers.
Professor of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, California State University - East Bay
Avg. Salary $84,818
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 5%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.31%
Asian 13.71%
Black or African American 7.96%
Hispanic or Latino 11.83%
Unknown 5.02%
White 61.18%
Genderfemale 13.04%
male 86.96%
Age - 42American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 42Stress level is manageable
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is good
6.4 - fair
| Skills | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Network Design | 9.28% |
| PC | 6.73% |
| OSPF | 5.74% |
| Network Operations | 5.20% |
| EIGRP | 5.16% |
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