(MCC) Computer and Information Sciences Degree, Program Information at Metropolitan Community College

A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.

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Computer and Information Systems Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Salary and Wages
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Total Employment: 3,140
- Average Annual Salary: $105,440
- Average Hourly Rate: $50.69
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 263,695
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 306,829
- Percent Job Growth: 16.36%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
- Speech Clarity
Computer and Information Scientists, Research
Job Description
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Solve or develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Salary and Wages
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Average Annual Salary: $75,240
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.17
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 25,261
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 30,701
- Percent Job Growth: 21.53%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
Computer Systems Analysts
Job Description
Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. May supervise computer programmers.
Salary and Wages
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Total Employment: 6,330
- Average Annual Salary: $70,350
- Average Hourly Rate: $33.82
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 503,631
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 649,571
- Percent Job Growth: 28.98%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Information Ordering
Database Administrators
Job Description
Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Salary and Wages
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Average Annual Salary: $65,830
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.65
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 119,415
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 153,523
- Percent Job Growth: 28.56%
Important Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Information Ordering
Computer Security Specialists
Job Description
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information.
Salary and Wages
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Total Employment: 4,580
- Average Annual Salary: $63,820
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.68
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 309,201
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 392,536
- Percent Job Growth: 26.95%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Job Description
Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Includes telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.
Salary and Wages
Kansas City, MO-KS
- Total Employment: 2,230
- Average Annual Salary: $69,840
- Average Hourly Rate: $33.58
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 261,793
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 401,626
- Percent Job Growth: 53.41%
Important Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
Computer Specialists, All Other
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Speech Clarity

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Computer and Information Sciences

	Total
Overall
All Students	3

By Gender
Male	2
Female	1

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-
American Indian	-
Black	-
Asian	-
Hispanic	-
White	3
Unknown	-

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