Computer Science

Career Opportunities with a Major in Computer Science

Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.

The Computer Science major prepares students wishing employment as a software engineer or in a technical area related to Computer Science. The demand for professionals in this field, combined with the relevant curriculum, leads many students to have full-time employment in this area prior to graduation. In addition, there are numerous opportunities for high-paying placement during college through Metro State's Cooperative Education Program. Employers involved in the Cooperative Education Program often permanently hire placement students following graduation.

SKILLS RELATED TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Ability to think logically, thoroughly, and concentrate intensely

• Detail oriented, organized, work well under pressure

• Work well independently and as part of a team

• Ability to analyze problems and make appropriate decisions

• Proficiency in precise analytical reasoning

• Ability to master new computer languages and methodologies

• Sensitive to multiple perspectives

• Curiosity and enthusiasm

The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Computer Science major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Computer Science majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

EMPLOYERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Airlines

• Banking Firms

• Census Bureau

• Colleges/Universities

• Communication Companies

• Computer Companies

• Engineering Firms

• Government Agencies

• Private Industries

• Professional/Technical Journals

• Research Firms

• Software Developers

• State/Local Grant Agencies

• Test-Development Companies

• Transportation Companies

• Weather Bureaus

WEB SITES RELATED TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

Metro State Department of Computer Science Website

• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

• Cobol Jobs

• Dice

• HotJobs

• Internet Jobs

• IT Careers.com

• Jobs in C++

• Just Tech Jobs

• Microsoft

• Sciencejobs.com

• Transaction Information Systems

• Web Programming Jobs

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD

• American Society for Information Science

  http://www.asis.org/

• Association for Information Systems

  http://www.aisnet.org

• Association of Information Technology Professionals

  http://www.aitp.org/

• Metro State's Association for Information Technology Professionals

  http://www.mscd.edu/~aitp/

• The Internet Society

  http://www.isoc.org

• IEEE Computer Society

  http://www.computer.org

• Computing Research Association

  http://cra.org

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.