Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations Expected to Grow Quickest Over the Next Decade
According to the December 2007 Computing Research Policy Blog, new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics labor projections for the 2006-2016 period predict that computing-related occupations will grow the quickest among all “professional and related occupations,” in the USA. Computer and mathematical science occupations are expected to grow by about 24 percent over the next decade. This would add 822,000 new jobs to the field.
The U.S. Labor Department projections found that strong growth in computing demands will keep creating opportunities in the field. This is despite the fact that the growth rate for computer and mathematical science occupations has slowed compared to the previous decade as the industry matures and “routine work is outsourced overseas.” Computer and mathematical science occupations are projected to be the fastest growth among the eight professional subgroups. The demand for computer-related occupations will increase in almost all industries as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated and complex technologies.
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