Best Places to Work in Information Technology

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow 17 percent during the 2008-'18 decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth is expected to be the fastest in computer systems design establishments, software publishing firms, data processing and hosting companies, management, scientific, and technical consulting services, and health care organizations.

Wages for computer and information systems managers vary by specialty and level of responsibility, with the middle 50 percent earning between $88,240 and $141,890.

So where are the best places to work in IT? According to Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT 2010 Survey the top five companies are:

1. USAA

Industry: Financial services

Based in: San Antonio, Texas

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2. Booz Allen Hamilton

Industry: Global consulting

Based in: McLean, Va.

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3. JM Family

Industry: Automotive

Based in: Deerfield Beach, Fla.

Hiring now:JM Family Jobs

4. General Mills

Industry: Food

Based in: Minneapolis

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5. University of Pennsylvania

Industry: Education

Based in: Philadelphia, Pa.

Hiring now:University of Pennsylvania Jobs

Also of note:

SAS Instituteand Gentech get high scores for their exceptional benefits.

Verizon and Salesforce.com are commended for their training programs.

Corning and Quicken Loans boast some of the best career-development programs.

-- View the entire top 100 Best Places to Work in IT.

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