Different Careers in Computer Science Looks like you have chosen to study Computer Science which is promising career but which job are you looking for? Perhaps you are not yet sure yourself so let’s run through some of the different options that you have.
Computer Programmer Probably one of the most common jobs you could look into. Programmers are the lifeblood of the computer world. To work as a computer programmer you need to head to school and get your bachelor’s in computer science. The median annual salary is 70k+ depending on experience, capability, and company. Coders mostly spend their day working on the computer running through millions of lines of code. You may not have the greatest social life but if that if you prefer your privacy you will be paid well for it.
Software Developer Similar to computer programmers in that they write a lot of code software developers focus not on individual programs but on making programs work together. Systems software developers create operations software that make computers and devices run. Applications software developers design software and games to make them useful. Earning a bachelor’s degree is a good idea but not strict requirement. Median annual salaries for these types of positions run aro9und 85-95k.
Web Developer If you want to work on the backend of the internet and design and run websites this is the profession for you. There is great variation in the work you will end up doing that can include, design, database building, and web maintenance. You can find good jobs simply based off experience and past work but it is a good idea to get yourself a bachelor’s in a computer based study. The median annual salary runs 77k+. This is one of the best career choices for CS majors who also hope to use a bit of visual creativity.
Computer Systems Analyst These analysts act as guides for businesses in how to use computer technology efficiently. These individuals are almost like the company managers for computer decisions. Without them the whole company falls off the rails. Again a bachelor’s degree is necessary for the base jobs and while there are opportunities for promotions in this field you may need to get a master’s degree to become eligible. The median average salary for the position is around 80k+.
Computer Software Engineer Software engineers design and test computer programs to meet user’s needs. The engineers can choose to specialize in software applications or software computer systems. While testing may not sound that interesting it can actually be a fun complex puzzle that needs to be solved. Software applications make a median annual salary of 95k+ while software computers engineers make a median annual salary of 88k+. It is best to get a bachelor’s degree for these types of positions.
Network Systems Analyst These individuals evaluate the network systems within a company both for internet and LAN lines. The professionals here are vital for a company in order to transfer information effectively both within and without the company. You may also find work with client companies setting up their networks and occasionally running maintenance for them. Median annual salaries for the position run around 78k+. These are a few of the different positions that you can go into with a Computer Programming or Computer Science degree. There are others to investigate but hopefully this gave you a better feel for some of the possible career paths you may choose to pursue. Photocredit: wikimedia.org, wikimedia.org,