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Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.

Job roles related to this area of study include:

• Artificial Intelligence Specialist
• Artificial Intelligence Developer
• Machine Learning Engineer

Computer Programmer

$42.29 Hourly Wage

87 Annual job openings

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

An average salary for Computer Programmers is $87,965. That is approximately $42.29 per hour. New hires generally start at around $38,544, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $228,955. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

1,432 Computer Programmers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to decrease by 0.4% over the next four years.

Software Developer

$61.12 Hourly Wage

1,567 Annual job openings

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

An average salary for Software Developers is $127,149. That is approximately $61.12 per hour. New hires generally start at around $66,407, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $185,729. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

23,990 Software Developers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 10.9% over the next four years.

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