Software Developer

Starting Salary

$83,784
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$133,563
NC Triangle area
52
% Bachelor's degree
14
% Master's degree

Job Outlook

+14.4%
North Carolina

Annual Job Openings

13,231
North Carolina

From word processors to multimedia software, every computer contains application software.

Applications software developers are responsible for creating programs and modifying software to correct errors. They also adapt software to new hardware and work to improve its performance.

Students in the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Software Development program take classes that will help them find careers in this growing industry. The program is part of the Information Technology curriculum and features an associate’s degree and diplomas.