Why study computing

Today, computer applications have widely spread throughout the world. We can see computer applications in many Industries; medicine, biology, weather forecast, communication, transportation, etcetera. It is a reality; computers have become vital in these times. For that reason, every professional or student needs to have basic skills of computer applications. Therefore, there are important reasons for studying computer applications.
One reason is that there are not successful professionals without computing skills. First of all, “A computer can be defined as a device that automatically manipulates input data according to a preset sequence of code. This applies to all computers, whether they are used for high-level mathematics, word processing or drawing, once the information (words, colors, pictures or even sounds) has been converted to numerical form.” (Dodd and Mike). Today, every company is looking for a professional that is skillful on computing applications. The information is moving very fast, so we have to be ready to use these applications in effective and in a reliable manner, in order to be productivity. In addition, all employment application asks for computer skills, and sometimes the candidate is tested on skills necessary, using; Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Photoshop, etcetera.
The second important reason for studying computing is related to job opportunities. Since computer applications are present in almost all areas, the necessity of professionals with computer skills is growing more than ever. According to Duncal Buell, Professor and Chair in the University of South Carolina, jobs until 2016 foresee these statistics.
• Six of the ten fastest growing jobs areas are in computing.
• 25000 BS degrees per years, 1.5 million jobs between 2006 and 2016.
• Four time more new jobs in computing (2006-2016) than in all of engineers. (Duncal.)
In addition, professionals in computers are among the highest paying jobs. It is in the third highest position in the list of all occupational groups, only preceded by management and legal occupations, as shown in the table created by the University of South Carolina.
Percentile wages by mayor occupational groups.
Major occupational group Employment Hourly Earnings
10Th Percentile 25Th Percentile 50Th Percentile 75Th Percentile 90Th Percentile Mean Wage
Management $6,200.940 $17.19 $24.47 $35.77 $51.87 1 $41.12
Legal $958.520 $14.12 $19.01 $29.24 $51.29 1 $38.42
Computer $2,915.300 $16.24 $22.03 $30.11 $39.68 $49.49 $31.50

In conclusion, as you can see in the table shown above, computer is a tentative field in which you should think if you want to be among the highest remunerate occupations. Computer also, gives to you the possibility to find job quickly once you have done your computer degree. So, I highly recommend computers systems as a choice for everyone who wants an enjoyable and well remunerate job.