Computer Science Career Outlook

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

To find out more about your major including potential areas and employers, required skills, job outlook, and median pay, please access the Occupational Outlook Handbook or the O*Net website.

Career Outlook

Explore the subsections below to learn more about the potential skills a student with a Computer Science/Computer Information Systems major can develop as well as the potential positions, areas, and employers that hire students with this degree. Please note that these are not exhaustive lists and should be used as a starting point.

Skills

As a Computer Science/Computer Information Systems major, students may develop or advance skills including attention to detail, mathematics, data analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, logic, ingenuity, and creativity. Students will also be mastering programming languages, such as C++, JavaScript, and Python.

Positions

Graduates with a degree in Computer Science/Computer Information Systems can work as computer systems analyst, computer and information systems managers, network and computer systems administrators, information security analysts, software developers, computer programmers, database administrators, computer hardware engineers, computer support specialists.

Areas

Graduates with a degree in Computer Science/Computer Information Systems can work within the following areas: programming, research and development, planning and analysis, design, building, coding, integration/testing, operation maintenance, project management, intranet, hardware/software design, database administration, internet, education and instructional technology, and technical support.

Employers

Graduates with a degree in Computer Science/Computer Information Systems can work for businesses, government, financial institutions, insurance companies, consulting firms, manufacturers, computer companies, telecommunication companies, retailers, healthcare organizations, hotels and restaurants, entertainment companies, environmental management firms, transportation companies, education institutions, research institutions, internet service providers, software vendors, internet-related companies, consulting firms, colleges and schools.

Handshake

In addition to other employment opportunity websites, the Center for SUCCESS uses Handshake to share internships and jobs with students. Please explore the positions provided in the automated feed below or click "View All" to explore positions in Handshake using your major as a filter.

Although we attempt to screen all employers and positions, the Center for SUCCESS and Saint Xavier University assume no liability for the accuracy of information shared in this feed or through Handshake. The views and opinions shared by employers through Handshake do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Center for SUCCESS and Saint Xavier University.

Please Note: This feed may include positions not directly related to your major, as employers have the option to assign all majors to posted roles. If you have any questions about a particular employer or position, please contact centerforsuccessFREESXU.

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