Whether you’re re-entering the workforce or stuck in a career you dislike (administration, operations, banking, etc.), becoming a software developer is totally within your grasp—as long as you’re willing to put in the hard work.
According to US News, software developers have a median salary of $103,620 per year, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%, making it one of the most lucrative technology careers. Additionally, the profession offers an above-average work-life balance.
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Even more, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that between 2018-28 there will be a 21% growth rate. Meanwhile, the average growth for all occupations is 5 percent. This translates into 284,100 job openings.
And guess what? Despite the positive outlook and abundance in opportunities, only 3% of college grads study computer and information science. As you can see in the image below, in 2020 there are 1.4 million computing jobs versus the 400,000 CS students.