Texas A&M Kingsville
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Dr. Scott Smith
Texas A&M Kingsville
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTE | Certificate | 120 | Yes | No |
Computer Systems Analysts
At a Glance
Median Salary
$86,943
$86,943
Local Jobs
299
299
Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Occupation Profile
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
By The Numbers
Median Annual Earnings
$86,943
Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupation
Local Jobs
299
Jobs are any position in which a worker provides labor in exchange for monetary compensation (note: one individual may hold multiple jobs)
Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's Degree
This is the most common education level requested in entry-level job listings.
Daily Tasks
- 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.
- Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
- Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
- Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
- Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
- Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
- Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
- Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
- Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
Occupational Skills
What skills are necessary for Computer Systems Analysts?
Hard Skills
Business Analysis
Business Process
Business Requirements
Computer Science
Data Analysis
Information Systems
Project Management
Software Documentation
SQL (Programming Language)
Systems Analysis
Business Process
Business Requirements
Computer Science
Data Analysis
Information Systems
Project Management
Software Documentation
SQL (Programming Language)
Systems Analysis
Soft Skills
Communications
Coordinating
Customer Service
Information Technology
Leadership
Management
Operations
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Writing
Coordinating
Customer Service
Information Technology
Leadership
Management
Operations
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Writing
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry- or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education. They are essential in many industries and occupations.
Education Programs
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Computer Science
Mamta Yadav
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS | Bachelor's | 122 | No | Yes |
Coastal Bend College
CompTIA A+ Certification
Braden Becknell
Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Certificate | 290 | Yes | No |
Coastal Bend College
CompTIA A+ Certification abd ITIL Foundation Certification
Braden Becknell
Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Certificate | 310 | Yes | No |
Coastal Bend College
CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and ComTIA Security+ Cerftifications
Braden Becknell
Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Certificate | 480 | Yes | No |
Coastal Bend College
CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and ComTIA Security+ Cerftifications
Braden Becknell
Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Certificate | 580 | Yes | No |
Coastal Bend College
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Braden Becknell
Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Certificate | 580 | Yes | No |
Coastal Bend College
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certification
Braden Becknell
Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Certificate | 75 | Yes | No |
Coastal Bend College
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification
Braden Becknell
Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Certificate | 150 | Yes | No |
Coastal Bend College
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certification
Braden Becknell
Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Certificate | 75 | Yes | No |
Coastal Bend College
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Braden Becknell
Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Certificate | 300 | Yes | No |
Coastal Bend College
CompTIA Network+ Certification
Braden Becknell
Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Certificate | 110 | Yes | No |
Coastal Bend College
CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security Certification
Braden Becknell
Coastal Bend College
361-354-2768
bbecknell@coastalbend.edu
| Program Type | Credential Type | Level | Required Hours | Online | Finanical Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Certificate | 190 | Yes | No |
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