2010 - 2020 Job Outlook for Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Computer and mathematical occupations are projected to add 778,300 new jobs, growing 22 percent, from 2010 to 2020.

Most occupations in this group are computer occupations, which are expected to grow 22 percent, faster than the 17-percent growth rate of mathematical occupations. Although computer occupations are found throughout the economy, rapid increases in the computer systems design and related services industry is driving the employment growth in this group.