Computer engineers rank second and systems analysts third.
Computer science is central to the three fastest-growing job fields in the country, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Computer Systems Analysts, Engineers, and Scientists are projected to be the fastest growing occupations and rank among the top 20 in the number of new jobs created over the 1998-2008 period. For an glimpse into the local job market see our directory of local high-tech companies and our page of local job listings .