Job Market in Programming

I just recently started programming, and I've found I have a knack for it.

Being as I'm going into college, and chosing a major, I just thought I'd ask what the job market for programming was like.  I mean, are programmers in demand enough that I'll never be out of a job, or is finding a job difficult? Is it a good choice of major?  How much is the salary usually for a good C/C++ programmer?

It might be a little hard when you get out of college, but things will be improving for the market enormously soon.

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Facts on various computer jobs (U.S. Department of labor):
"Computer Programmer" - http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos110.htm - Median salary of 62, 890. Fresh out of college with bachelor's: ~50k (expect less...)

"Computer scientists/databse admins" - http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos042.htm - Median salary: ~80k. Fresh out of college: ~90k with doctorate in comp. sci.; ~50k with bachelors.; ~46k with degree in systems analysis; ~44k with degree in informational system management.

"Computer software engineers" - http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos267.htm - Median salary: ~75k. Fresh out of college /w bachelors: ~53k. (Important side note - this is the field expected to grow the most)

I hope this all helps you out on your decision, but most importantly do what you want to do. Trust me, I've seen people get a degree in something they dislike, then never have enough money to get another degree and basically have to change jobs every ~3 years or so because they really just don't _like_ what they are doing.