#1 Information Technology Management

• Average Annual Salary - $107,830

IT managers supervise information technology departments and ensure that all systems run smoothly. Students who major in Information Technology Management earn a significant salary after graduation. Earnings are often dependent on employer and experience level, but in general, IT professionals with an MBA earn 46% more than IT pros with a bachelor's degree.

#2 Database Administration

• Average Annual Salary - $85,092

Students who major in Database Administration work with database systems to ensure that everything is secure, organized and working properly. Most database administrators work for search portals, Internet service providers, government agencies and data processing firms. Earnings can vary by industry; Database Administration majors who work in computer systems design and similar industries tend to earn the most.

#3 Software Engineering

• Average Annual Salary - $84,122

Software Engineering majors develop and test computer software and systems. Most software engineers specialize in either systems or applications. On average, engineers who work with systems earn slightly more than those who work with applications. A bachelor's degree is almost always necessary for either specialization, but a graduate degree is usually preferred.

#4 Video Game Programming

• Average Annual Salary - $80,886

Video game programmers work with various software systems to program games for computers, consoles, and other gaming devices. Students who specialize in Video Game Programming earn an average of nearly $66,000 in entry-level positions. Programmers with more than six years of experience can earn in excess of $100,000.

#5 Computer Programming

• Average Annual Salary - $71,623

Computer Programming majors write and test computer programs. A degree is not always required, but it is easier to secure a job with some type of education or certification. Most programmers start out at nearly $50,000. The best-paid programmers earn $100,000 or more per year.

#6 Web Development

• Average Annual Salary - $68,571

Web developers create and program content for a website. Although a degree is not always required in this industry, many employers prefer to see some type of education or proof of expertise. Most web developers start out at around $50,000 and earn in excess of $80,000 after accumulating a few years of experience.

#7 Network Engineering

• Average Annual Salary - $68,391

Network Engineering majors are responsible for the design and implementation of Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks. A degree is almost always a must to secure a position as a network engineer, and certifications are highly recommended. Network engineers with more than five years of work experience can easily earn $90,000 or more.

#8 System Administration

• Average Annual Salary - $66,388

System Administration majors design, install and maintain computer systems. Some system administrators are also responsible for supporting entire networks. A degree is not always required; experience and certifications can sometimes be substituted for a formal education. However, system administrators who have at least a bachelor's degree tend to earn the most.

#9 Network Management

• Average Annual Salary - $64,638

Network managers manage a variety of different networks, including computer networks and fiber optic networks. Students who work in Network Management may end up working as operators, administrators or planners. Experienced Network Management professionals can earn almost twice as much as entry-level professionals.

#10 Game Design

• Average Annual Salary - $61,538

Game designers make video games for computers, consoles and other gaming devices. A degree is not always required to work as a game designer, but it will be helpful. Although the video game design industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the tech sector, the Game Design field is very competitive.

All salary information was obtained from the 2007 Dice Tech Salary Survey and the 2007 Game Industry Salary Survey. Average annual salaries do not reflect starting salaries; the figures instead represent the average for all experience levels.