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The growth of about six percent is expected in the employment of network engineers, from 2016 to 2026. The demand for network engineers has increased over the last decade as companies have expanded their IT networks. Designing new networks or upgrading current ones will continue to create new opportunities for network engineers. Additionally, the increase in healthcare information technology will further add to network engineering opportunities. Overall, the employment outlook for new network engineers is very favorable. Jobs in the field outnumber candidates, keeping the unemployment rate for network engineers around zero. One of the biggest reasons that there is a shortage of workers in the network engineering field is that organizations are looking for highly qualified, educated, and experienced IT professionals. Typically, companies require network engineers to have at least a bachelor’s degree, while master’s degrees are preferred. Many companies also require candidates to have specific network certifications and years of experience.