Computer Systems Analysts
At a glance
- Median Salary$86,943
- Local Jobs299

Occupation Profile
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 occupationLocal Jobs299
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 occupationEntry-level educationBachelor's Degree
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
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
Hard Skills
- Business 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
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.
Educational Programs
Computer Systems Analysts
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Credit | Degree | 60 | No | Yes |
CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security Certification
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Certificate | Cert | 190 | Yes | No |
CompTIA Network+ Certification
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Certificate | Cert | 110 | Yes | No |
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Certificate | Cert | 300 | Yes | No |
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Certificate | Cert | 80 | Yes | No |
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certification
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Certificate | Cert | 75 | Yes | No |
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Certificate | Cert | 150 | Yes | No |
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certification
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Certificate | Cert | 75 | Yes | No |
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
Certificate | Cert | 580 | Yes | No |
CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+ Certifications
Type | Credential | Hrs | Online | Financial Aid |
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