Jobs for Computer Science Degrees
Computer science degrees offer entry into some of the most in-demand professions, and these professions pay well. For those considering a degree in computer science, knowing your employment options will make it easier to make the right decision about what career is best for you.
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Computer Software Engineer
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Computer software engineers are programmers in the business of developing software. They design the software from its inception through various revisions and bug-fixes, all the way to the final release. These engineers must be well versed in a variety of programming languages, with the most popular being C, C++, Python and Java. Most workers in this field work standard 40-hour weeks, with a mere 15 percent working more than 50 hours in a single week, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Certification from programming software companies make computer software engineers more employable through a recognition of mastery.
The field of computer software engineering is growing rapidly. The field is expected to expand by 21 percent in the years between 2008 and 2018. Average annual income was $85,430 as of May 2008.
Information Systems Managers
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Computer and information systems managers oversee the information technology work of businesses and organizations. These professionals oversee the planning of information technology around a work place including programming, software and hardware upgrades, networking and web development. They often direct and supervise the work of other information technology employees such as software engineers, systems analysts and the help desk. About a quarter of all information systems managers worked weeks on average longer than 50 hours, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Growth in the field is projected at 17 percent in the years between 2008 and 2018. The average annual income for information systems managers was $112,210 as of May 2008.
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Computer Network Administrators
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IT administrators work with computer networks, systems and databases. Depending on their field of specialization, professionals in this field may work specifically administering networks (such as local area networks and intranets), overseeing computer databases (using database management software and finding the best ways to store and organize data), securing computer networks or designing and developing websites. Only 15 percent of professionals in this field worked weeks averaging greater than 50 hours, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The field of computer network administration is expanding rapidly. Growth in the field is expected to be 30 percent between the years 2008 and 2018. The average annual income for professionals in the field was $66,310 as of May 2008.
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