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What Can I Do with a Major in…

Computer Science

Computers are used in virtually every industry, which requires people specialized in computer science to maintain the databases and develop useful programs to suit the needs of the businesses and their patrons around the globe. Computer scientists work to develop and design new hardware and software programs and to maintain and incorporate new technologies.

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to computer science majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Aerospace Engineer
Air Traffic Controller
Artificial Intelligence Programmer
Computer Consultant
Computer Engineer
Computer Installation Specialist
Computer Marketing/Sales Rep.
Computer Programmer
Computer Scientist
Computer Systems Manager
Computer Test Specialist
Contract Administrator
Cost Estimator/Analyst
Engineer
External Auditor
Industrial Transportation Specialist
Information Scientist
Inventory Control Specialist
Market Research Analyst
Mathematician
Network Administrator
Numerical Analyst
Operations Research Analyst
Physicist
Public Health Statistician 
Research Analyst
Software Development Specialist
Software Support Specialist
Systems Analyst
Technical Support Rep.
Technical Writer

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

100 Jobs in Technology (OCC 105.5)
Careers for Computer Buffs & Other Technological Types (OCC PT 8)
Careers in Focus: Computer & Video Game Design (OCC 44)
Careers in Focus: Computers (OCC 45.5)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Exploring Tech Careers (OCC 209.99)
Great Jobs for Computer Science Majors (OCC 46)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Computer Science Careers (OCC 49)
Opportunities in High Tech Careers (OCC 106)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Computer Science: http://www.bsu.edu/cs/
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America
’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider

O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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