FASTFACTS
- Technology affects nearly every aspect of our lives.
- The field of computer science is constantly changing.
- A computer science degree can prepare you for technical and non-technical careers.
- According to CollegeChoice.Net, a computer science engineer is one of the highest-paying careers for college graduates.
What You’ll Study as a Computer Science Major
There are several paths you can take when you major in computer science. Your advisor will help you plan a schedule that matches what you want to do after you graduate.
After learning the basics, you can select courses like Cybersecurity, App Design, Web Design, 3D Modeling and Animation, Artificial Intelligence, and many more.
You combine core computer science courses with electives in the major tailored to your specific needs. Directed studies are also available to make your study specific to what you want to do after you graduate. Since computer science is based in math, science, and engineering, you’ll also have a couple of math classes to cover.
During your senior year, you’ll conduct original research or create a software project. The experience is your opportunity to apply what you’ve learned as you finish the requirements needed to earn your degree.
MORE INFORMATION
- CO = Co-requisite
- POI = Permissions of Instructor
- PR = Pre-requisite
- RE = Recommended
- XL = Cross-listed
Careers in Computer Science
A computer science major introduces you to the theoretical and technical aspects of the field. The degree prepares you for careers in:
- Computer Animation
- Computer Systems Analysis
- Cybersecurity
- Database Administration
- Web Administration and Design
How much can you make in these fields? According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, multimedia artists and animators can expect to make $75,270 per year. The BLS says that the job outlook for computer systems analysts is growing “faster than average,” and their median pay in 2019 was $90,920 per year.
The potential for cybersecurity jobs is even higher: The job outlook is growing “much faster than average” at a rate of 32%, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The median pay for information security analysts in 2019 was $99,730.
Database administrators store and organize for organizations. The BLS is projecting that the job growth rate for database administrators will be 9% from 2018 to 2023, which is faster than average. The median pay for database administrators was $93,750 per year in 2019.
The median pay for developers in 2019, according to the BLS, was $73,760 per year. Jobs for web developers are growing at a rate of 13%, which is much faster than average.
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