What Can I Do With A Major In…
COMPUTER SCIENCE
General Information:
Computer scientists use technology to solve problems. They write software to make computers do
new things or accomplish tasks more efficiently. They create applications for mobile devices,
develop websites, and program software. And you can find them everywhere, from big tech firms
and government agencies to startups and nonprofits. One of the biggest things computer science
majors learn is how to logically think through a problem and find a way to solve it. Computer
scientists also understand teamwork and are good communicators. The Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science provides students with the theoretical foundations and practical experience in
both hardware and software aspects of computers. The curriculum is integrated with courses in
science and the humanities to offer an education that is broad and yet of sufficient depth and
relevance to the field. The Bachelor of Innovation in Computer Science provides students with
both the technical and business background to work on innovative computer-related projects, and
develop innovative thinking skills, multifaceted team skills and basic business knowledge to ensure
that they can effectively compete in the changing computer career landscape.
Career Possibilities:
Computer and Software Sales
Data Storage Engineer
Consultant
Software Engineer
Computer Game Developer
Database Administrator
Web Developer
Information Security Analyst
Systems Analyst
Computer Network Architect
Computer/Information Research Scientist
Model Simulator
Statistics:
· 2013 Annual median salary for Computer Software Engineers is $100,400; employment is
expected to grow 24% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary for Computer/Information Scientists is $117,600; employment is
expected to grow 15% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary for Database Administrators is $93,500; employment is expected to
grow 14% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary for Computer Systems Analysts is $77,100; employment is expected to
grow 20% by 2020.
UCCS Clubs:
Go to http://sll.uccs.edu/Clubs and log into Mountain Lion Connect in the top corner for a list of
clubs or contact the SGA Office for more information, 719.255.3470 or studlife@uccs.edu.
For more information:
www.ieee.org/index.html
www.acm.org
www.careercornerstone.org/software/softw
areprofassn.htm
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.acinet.org
online.onetcenter.org
http://www.mymajors.com/
www.worldwidelearn.com
www.simplyhired.com