Software Developer, Applications

Starting Salary

$76,993
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$123,959
NC Triangle area
31
% Master's degree
52
% Bachelor's degree

Job Outlook

+22%
North Carolina

Annual Job Openings

3,290
North Carolina
From word processors to multimedia software, every computer contains application software.

Applications software developers are responsible for creating programs and modifying software to correct errors. They also adapt software to new hardware and work to improve its performance.

Students in the Durham Tech Software Development program take classes that will help them find careers in this growing industry. The program is part of the Information Technology curriculum and features an associate’s degree and diplomas.