Career Prospects: MS in Computer Science?

Question

Hi! [Asked this before, re-asking to get more opinions]

I have a MS in Computer Science
and 1-year programming experience (done that before starting the MS)
Now I don't want to work with software analysis and development
nor with Research and Development.

Could anyone give me any career prospects?
- Couldn't I be, for example, an HR in a software company?
- Teaching is good, but could I do that without experience, I haven't been a T.A. while studying for the MS?
- Any big companies require technical skills (MS) for selling their software? sales career?

Does anyone feel the same, noticing that you don't like your field a bit late, i.e. after graduating?

Any serious Help is MUCH appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

You should spend some time researching the information available at the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Guide to Industries.

Entering "computer science" brings up links for the following industries in which computer science degree is to some extent required. Each link provides very detailed information about the industry, requirements, job outlook and earning potential. The list includes:

1. Computer systems analysts

2. Mathematicians

3. Computer scientists and database administrators

4. Computer software engineers

5. Operations research analysts

6. Medical records and health information technicians

7. Computer programmers

8. Statisticians

9. Atmospheric scientists

10. Market and survey researchers

11. Physicists and astronomers

12. Economists

13. Software Publishers

14. Internet services providers, web search portals, and data processing services

15. Medical scientists

16. Dietitians and nutritionists

17. Conservation scientists and foresters

18. Urban and regional planners

19. Radiation therapists

20. Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

21. Teachers-postsecondary

22. Sales engineers

23. Travel agents

24. Announcers

25. Telecommunications

26. Computer support specialists and systems administrators

27. Geoscientists

28. News analysts, reporters, and correspondents

29. Computer Systems Design and Related Services

30. Food service managers

31. Surveyors, cartographers, photogrammetrists, and surveying technicians

32. Chemists and materials scientists

33. Psychologists

34. Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians

35. Biological scientists

36. Lawyers

37. Police and detectives

38. Interpreters and translators

39. Occupational Information Network Coverage

40. Motor Vehicle and Parts Manufacturing

Best of luck to you!