Computer & IT Careers
Did You Know?
Many Northeast Ohio computer companies are eliminating a bachelor’s degree requirement in favor of finding candidates with relevant skills and experience.
In-demand Careers
Computer and IT Top Occupations and Emerging Careers
The Top Emerging Careers have been identified as emerging by industry leaders in Northeast Ohio.
| Top Skills Required |
|---|
| Java |
| SQL |
| Oracle |
| Microsoft C# |
| Linux |
| Top Technical Certifications |
|---|
| IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) |
| Project Management Certification |
| Certified Information Systems Security |
| Professional (CISSP) |
| Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) |
| Certified A+ Technician |
Top Occupations: Computer & IT
| Occupation | Total Job Demand 2019 | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Application Developer | 5,067 | $79,155 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
| Computer Programmer | 460 | $66,235 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
| Web Developer | 879 | $53,560 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
| Database Administrator | 715 | $78,165 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
| Information Security Analyst | 591 | $86,384 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
Top Emerging Careers: Computer & IT
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence Engineer | $98,838 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
| Data Scientist | $114,091 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $86,384 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
Software Application Developer
| Occupation | Total Job Demand 2019 | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Application Developer | 5,067 | $79,155 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
Web Developer
| Occupation | Total Job Demand 2019 | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Developer | 879 | $53,560 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
Database Administrator
| Occupation | Total Job Demand 2019 | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Database Administrator | 715 | $78,165 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
Information Security Analyst
| Occupation | Total Job Demand 2019 | Median Annual Salary | Minimum Education Preferred | Minimum Education Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | 591 | $86,384 | Bachelor’s Degree | Skills Training |
Other Northeast Ohio In-Demand Careers
Health care
Healthcare is the industry with the most jobs and job openings in Northeast Ohio.
Manufacturing
Did you know that Northeast Ohio has 278 registered apprenticeship programs?
Business
There are 21 Fortune 1000 companies in Northeast Ohio with job openings for all education levels.