{"id":720,"date":"2018-06-07T02:17:41","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T23:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kusuaks7\/?p=325"},"modified":"2026-05-22T10:27:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T10:27:15","slug":"five-tech-careers-that-are-expected-to-boom-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.experfy.com\/blog\/bigdata-cloud\/five-tech-careers-that-are-expected-to-boom-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Tech Careers That Are Expected to Boom in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you\u2019re interested in a career in tech, you have a lot of options. The great news is that most tech jobs are expected to grow 13% from 2016-2026<\/a>, and the average median salary for these careers was $84,580 in 2017, more than double the average for other occupations at $37,690.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFollowing your interests is a great place to start when choosing a career path, but it also makes sense to look for jobs that have strong growth potential. Some of these jobs might require that you gain additional skills, or even go back to school for a new degree<\/a>, but the effort can really pay off. Here are 5 of the tech careers that are expected to boom in 2019\u2014could one of them be the perfect fit for you?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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1. Information Security Analyst <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInformation security analysts play a key role in modern business operations. With data breaches on the rise, companies need skilled analysts who can investigate and prevent security breaches through monitoring, analysis, and proactive investigation. They also help companies come up with response plans should a breach occur, because cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated all the time.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nTo become an information security analyst, you\u2019ll need at least a bachelor\u2019s in computer science. Some roles require an MBA or another master\u2019s degree. You\u2019ll also need experience in security or systems administration.\n\nMedian salary: $92,600\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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2. Computer & Information Research Scientist <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf exploring the limits of what computers can do sounds exciting, then becoming a computer & information research scientist might be for you. These researchers test the limits of existing technology and come up with new ways to use computing power. This career is applicable in a wide range of industries, including criminal justice\u2014a good example is CompStat, which helps agencies collect and analyze crime trends. In 2011, 79% of medium to large police departments were using it. This is just one example of computer & information research in action, however. There are so many ways this field is helping other industries run more effectively.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlthough some research scientists can get by with a bachelor\u2019s degree, most openings for computer & information scientists require a master\u2019s degree in computer science. It\u2019s a field that\u2019s exciting and fulfilling, but requires patience, creativity, and curiosity.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nMedian salary: $114,520<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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3. Forensic Nurse<\/strong><\/h4><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tForensic nursing is a growing field that straddles many different industries, including tech, law, and medicine. Forensic nurses need to be able to use digital photography to collect evidence, understand legal issues, and be able to provide both medical and psychiatric care to victims. Their role is to analyze, collaborate, and serve the needs of victims. For people with an interest in forensics and a desire to help victims of violent crimes, forensic nursing can be a great choice.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tForensic nurses<\/a> must have an associate\u2019s degree or a bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing, and usually specialize in at least one other field, such as sexual assault, death investigation, forensic psychiatric nursing, or medical legal counseling.\n\nMedian salary: $81,800\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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4. Data Scientist <\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tData scientists use programming and analysis skills to leverage data and answer questions that can help companies become more efficient or serve their customers better. With the massive amount of data now available to us, the demand for data scientists will remain strong. It is estimated that by 2019, there will be a shortage of 250,000 workers<\/a> to fill open jobs.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nMost data scientists have a master\u2019s degree, and although there are now programs in data science, a background in programming and databases plus certifications<\/a> like Microsoft Certified Database Administrator or Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional can also be sufficient for getting hired as a data scientist.\n\nAverage salary: $130,351<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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5. Cloud Architect\/Computer Network Architect<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEverything that is connected to the Internet needs to run on a network, and computer network architects build those networks. Now that everything is beginning to move to the cloud, cloud architects in particular will be in high demand in 2019. Everything from large corporations to smart cities need functional networks, and it\u2019s a great time to join the field.\n\nGenerally, you need a bachelor\u2019s degree in computer science to become a network architect.\n\nAverage salary: $124,882<\/a>\n\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Choosing the Field That\u2019s Right For You<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese jobs are all demanding, interesting, and well-paid. If you don\u2019t see something that suits your interests, however, don\u2019t worry. There are plenty of other hot tech jobs besides these five. You just might have to do a little exploring to find out what\u2019s right for you!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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