Software Developer
Carlos Rodriguez
What do we do?
Developers who design computer software, databases and games, or they could be systems-focused developers, who are responsible for building operating systems.
How much money do we make?
Software developers made a median salary of $90,060 in 2012. The highest-paid 10 percent in the profession earned $138,880 in 2012, while the lowest-paid earned $55,190.
Tops Schools!
1). Carnegie Mellon University
2). Cornell University
5.) Princeton university
Training
What does it take
A bachelor's degree is often a requirement for software developer positions, although practical experience may be enough to snag an entry-level job.