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Career Opportunities in Computer Science

 
Computer Science graduates are found working in all sectors of the economy.  The demand encompasses diverse geographic locations from large cities to rural areas.   Because everyone from your neighborhood schools to Fortune 500 companies utilize technology the demand for workers to support this facet of industry is continues to grow dramatically
 

According to the US Borough of Labor Statistics, Technology remains one of the 10 fastest growing industries in the Nation.  Wage and salary employment is predicted to grow 55 percent by the year 2012 compared to 16 percent growth for the rest of the economy.

 
Below are just some of the many professional opportunities available to someone with a degree in Computer Science
Data Systems AnalystTurn Key Contractor
Computer ProgrammerWeb Programmer
Maintenance ProgrammerTechnology Consultant
Database AdministratorWeb Master
Computer ScientistSecurity Specialist
Software DeveloperMultimedia Specialist
Software EngineerGame Developer
Applications SpecialistHomeland Security
CompciergeComputer Technician

Network Administrator

Software Technician
Hardware EngineerData Specialist
Field EngineerSystems Specialist
Information Systems ManagerLaw Enforcement
Computer Systems AnalystCommunications
Systems integratorDatabase Analyst
 
 
Salary Range for Computer Science graduates:
Associates Degree:
Bachelors Degree
Starting salary:
$30,394
$50,820
Median Income:
$42,634
$85,190
 
 
Median annual earning for jobs filled by Computer Science graduates in 2005:
Computer Scientist
$85,190
Information Systems Designer
$85, 530
Database Administrator
$60,650
Network Systems Manager
$60,600
Data Communications Analyst
$78,060
 
 
*Information provided courtesy Americas Career Info Net and the U.S. Department of Labor.