Northern Virginia Campus Now Offering Software Development Degree
Last month, Prince William County – one of Northern Virginia’s most in-demand data center locations – announced it had surpassed 3 million square feet of data center space, a milestone resulting from the completion of 27 economic development projects that provided a combined total of more than $5 billion in capital investment and brought with it approximately 800 new jobs. This is just one example of a thriving IT employment sector in the Northern Virginia region.
With the confluence of government and business, Northern Virginia is an excellent place to launch a career. And as a result of this growing employment sector, ECPI University is now expanding its program offerings to include a Bachelor of Science in Software Development degree at its Northern Virginia campus.
Software developers are the people who create computer programs. Some develop specific applications that allow people to complete a task on a computer or other device, while others develop systems that run entire networks. A typical day for a software developer could include:
- Analyzing user needs to design, test, and develop software
- Designing each part of an application or system and determining how they will work together
- Creating models and diagrams to show programmers how to write software code
- Making sure programs continue to operate properly through software maintenance and testing
Software developers help organizations operate efficiently and oftentimes, gain a competitive edge. They are also in demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of software developers is projected to grow 17 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. It’s a career path that is quite rewarding, both professionally and financially. BLS data shows that the median annual wage for software developers, applications was $98,260 as of May 2015.
If this sounds like the kind of career you’ve been looking for, why not take some time to explore ECPI University and its Northern Virginia campus. Our new Software Development program is designed to help prepare you to:
- Develop desktop, mobile, web, and cloud applications
- Analyze customer requirements
- Deploy applications through thin clients
- Apply information assurance knowledge to the design of secure applications
- Integrate relational databases like Oracle and MySQL, and non-relational databases like BigTable (used by Google) and MongoDB (used by Foursquare)
- Design and implement RESTful web services
- Use professional software development tools and source code management systems
What’s more, you don’t have to spend four years in college to get started. Through ECPI University’s accelerated, year-round program, you can earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Information Science with a Concentration in Software Development in just 2.5 years! Ready to learn more? Take a moment and contact the Northern Virginia campus today and connect with a helpful admissions advisor.
It could be the Best Decision You Ever Make!
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