The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Computer system designers
- Telecommunicators
- Company and enterprise managers
Outlook
Demand for computer network architects will be about average as firms continue to expand their information technology networks. Designing and building new networks, as well as upgrading existing ones, will create opportunities. The expansion of healthcare information technology will also contribute to employment growth.
However, increasing use of cloud computing will cause a decline in demand for computer network architects at smaller firms. Those with relevant certifications will have better prospects.
Computer Network Architects (CIS 100583)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
5,614 Large |
& |
6.6% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
404 Moderate |
Champaign Area |
89 Medium |
& |
3.4% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
47 Small |
& |
0.0% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Cook County |
2,931 Large |
& |
8.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
218 High |
Decatur Area |
25 Small |
& |
12.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
198 Medium |
& |
7.1% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
14 Moderate |
Du Page County |
948 Large |
& |
8.4% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
71 High |
Edwardsville Area |
45 Small |
& |
0.0% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
34 Small |
& |
-2.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Lake County |
374 Large |
& |
12.3% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
31 Moderate |
McHenry County |
57 Medium |
& |
5.3% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
41 Small |
& |
2.4% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
201 Medium |
& |
4.0% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
14 Moderate |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
32 Small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
77 Medium |
& |
11.7% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
Rockford Area |
72 Small |
& |
2.8% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
Springfield Area |
71 Medium |
& |
7.0% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
79 Medium |
& |
8.9% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
Vermilion County |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Will County |
144 Medium |
& |
11.1% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
12 Moderate |
United States |
160,100 Large |
& |
5.0% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
10,000 Moderate |