Chart 12. Selected computer occupations, projected employment levels in target year, 2019–29 baseline projections, 2019–29 alternate pandemic scenarios, and 2020–30 projections (in thousands)
Occupation Baseline Moderate impact Strong impact 2020–30 projections

Computer and information research scientists

37.7 38.9 39.4 40.2

Database administrators and architects

145.3 152.7 153.2 181.2

Computer network architects

168.1 183.3 184.4 174.2

Information security analysts

171.9 186.2 187.3 188.3

Web developers and digital interface designers

188.3 207.1 208.0 224.9

Network and computer systems administrators

389.9 426.7 428.2 369.1

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.