Computer Systems Analysts

Also Called: Business Systems Analyst, Computer Systems Analyst, Systems Analyst

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$63,230

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Computer Systems Analysts do

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

Training Program Areas:

Computer Networking/CISCO • Computer Technician • OCT-Only Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Mainframe computers
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
  • Desktop computers

Technology

Development environment software
Common business oriented language COBOL
Go
Data base user interface and query software
Blackboard software
Transact-SQL
Web platform development software
Backbone.js
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The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Systems Analysis

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
management
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 33% Bachelor's degree
  • 29% Associate's degree
  • 14% Master's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

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Computer Systems Analysts Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Computer Network Architects

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Cascades - Job Corps

    Sedro Woolley, Washington

  • Edison - Job Corps

    Edison, New Jersey

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adirondack Community College

    Queensbury, NY

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Computer Systems Analysts across the country typically make.

$30.40 / hour
$63,230 /year

Entry Level

$49.90 / hour
$103,800 /year

Median Level

$79.66 / hour
$165,700 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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