Does anybody have a B.S. in Computer Science?

Question

I'm a college freshman and considering a major in computer science and would like to know what kind of jobs are available with this major, and which companies would be best to work for so basically any type of information.
Thanks.

Answer 1

I got a my Bachelors in computer science at R.I.T. its a good thing to major in if you enjoy computers. There are many jobs available but your location plays a huge role in your job choice. the closer you are to major cities the more jobs and career opportunities you will have (I'm not sure of your location so i cant give you exact companies) the jobs will range from server admin to PC repair to working in Best Buy, it all depends on what you are willing to seek out. I know many people who majored in C.S. are working retail that i why i said that. My advice to you is if you truly are good with and enjoy computers i would heavily consider majoring in C.S. but keep in mind your outlook on computers may change as they do with many people, they go from a fun past time to work, now i don't really spend much time on my home PC because I'm on them 9 hours a day at work. In essence you wont know what you wanna do until you actually do it and finding the right company and job will take time and will be based on your comfort zones and capabilities as a individual.

Answer 2

The jobs are wide ranging from hardware to web to games to data mining.

If you love it, do it. If you're good at it, we'll find you.

This is one of a few careers that can move between professions. i.e. If your interests also lie within a different field (other than CS), you will likely find work there. If your interests change, you are likely to find work there (another career like this is accountant).

However, if you don't care about CS and just want a job, this may not work well for you. I always suggest doing something you like doing first (and hopefully good at it) - work will be found later.

Answer 3

In "real" life this all depends on what your strengths are, and what you enjoy doing...
There's no sense in doing a job you hate even if you do get paid well for it...You only got one life. When it comes to getting the job this all depends on "who" you know to get your foot in the door...Networking is very important Before you go to get your new job after graduation...things to think about--->
So take the classes to begin with and see if you're any good at it or even like it, then take it from there...
I've only taken a few college courses in Computers and know programmers that say I know more than most Tech's & I don't have a degree...

Answer 4

My 2 brothers both have B.S in that subject, one now runs his own restaurant, the other works as a technician.

My view is , follow your heart and do what makes you happy (as long it pays the bills too).
Another friend who spend almost 7 years studying biochemistry, grad and after 2 years with a top drugs manufacture, decided its not really for him, after another 3 years learning web programming, he now works at a cell company and earns 3 times more than I do.

Answer 5

Working on it

Answer 6

I think it is a very relevant and useful major; amid web 2.0, social websites, artificial intelligence and more and more electronics everywhere.
I recently read a very interesting article where you'll find about jobs and salary:
http://msn.careerbuilder.com/custom/msn/careeradvice/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1010&SiteId=cbmsnty41010&sc_extcmp=JS_1010_today1>1=9965&cbRecursionCnt=3&cbsid=17ca20f332ee415da2397dd91c565a2d-232418086-R5-4

Answer 7

get a double degree, cs and business. most companies are not looking for just geeks, but for people who can interact with various business functions along with IT