Gateway Technical College - Info.Technology Software Developer

nalyst Associate Degree program. Gateway Technical College’s Programmer/Analyst associate degree program is geared directly to IBM’s Power System servers. Using the industries latest tools and state-of-the-art software, students learn to develop applications efficiently on this widely used midrange platform. Gateway is an active member of the IBM Power Systems Academic Initiative, which allows the college, instructors and students access to IBM’s latest hardware and software; including IBM Rational Development tools. Gateway Technical College is also a member of the Microsoft DreamSpark Program, formerly known as the Microsoft Academic Alliance. This program provides students with the opportunity to learn highly in-demand Microsoft technology. Gateway instructors link program students with working professionals in the field through professional groups such as the Wisconsin Midrange Computer Professionals Association. As students interact with industry professionals at meetings and conferences, they network and learn the landscape of the career field, giving them a step up as they enter the job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median salaries can range from $39,280/year to $73,490/year. This is due to the variety of career offerings available. Employment is expected to grow between 12 to 31 percent from 2010 to 2020.