Is computer science a good field to get in?

Question

I want a job where i can get to work with both computer and science ( research and stuff), and if i major in computer science will get a job right after graduating from college.

How much money will i make and how many years do i have to spend in college??

Answer 1

I have a B.S. degree in computer science and the last time I did any research was...probably never. Most of day is filled with hammering out code and doing system design and documentation. YAWN! In college, most computer science courses teach you how a computer works, either with teaching computer hardware architecture or software programming.

If you want to research theory, then you will need either a Masters degree or a Doctorate degree in computer science.

Most likely, you shouldn't have to difficult finding a job out of college with a B.S. in Computer Science, depending on your location. I have heard from friends and professors with M.S and Phd's in Computer Science and finding a job is more difficult, because of the increased competition and fewer jobs available.

Answer 2

Computer science majors are still in demand, but I would also pick a minor that would be helpful with your major. I was a Computer Information Systems Major with an English Minor in writing. I got lots of comments during job interviews about how this was a good combination, because nowadays managers are looking to hire people who can communicate and write well. I also took a fair amount of business classes, which also helped me out since I wanted to work for a business, and it helps to understand how business works. There are concerns about IT work being outsourced. The trick is to have other skills that cannot be as easily outsourced. For example, if you know about the business or are good at doing systems analysis and design for customers, this can help make you a more desirable candidate. So, you may want to think about what type of programming you want to do and think about a minor that would go with it. For example, if you want to do programming for a laboratory, you might want to have a science minor. You could always consider a double major too, if you think it would fit into your schedule. Good luck!

Answer 3

There is one thing you should consider. The Computer Science field is just that...a Field. There are many many many jobs in that field and I personally find it confusing to decide which job fits me best. I have been trying for a while to get into it myself.

Straight out of college, your chances are much better because they will be more accepting of a younger person not having experience in something than they would be if you were older.

Try to think of what sort of programming you want to do, try to think of what sort of people you want to work with and try to think of what Specific skills you will need. You will need to have a nice long talk with your career counselor about this and preferably a number of mentors. Ask your programming teachers to refer you to someone for mentoring.

Heh.....if only I could turn back time and do things right the first time around......

Good luck.

Answer 4

It's not as good a field as it was 10 or 20 years ago, but is still good. If you have good grades in a 4-year degree and do an internship or two, you'll probably be able to find a job without much trouble.

Good luck.

Answer 5

Some places do hire right out of college (like Google who loves to hire from colleges). However I also know of technical companies who would rather hire based on experience than formal education because there is the problem of the stuff they are teaching you in school not be the latest stuff and you not learning how to keep up with it in school.

So you got a good chance, but may have to start small to get experience.

Answer 6

Great field to get into. Very challenging from what I hear. Be ready to bust your butt learning programming languages.

Good choice for getting a job after grad, but you still have to do something to set yourself apart (interships, special accomplishments, work for the school, high grades, etc). Internship is a big deal, because lack of expereience is what usually makes it hard for recent grads to get hired.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

If you're smart, you'll find a job without a problem. A degree will get you interviews. The rest is up to you. Try to go to one of the better schools.

Answer 8

i am confident that if you apply yourself and do well, you will have no problems find a job after college. it is not what you, just look else where. the possibilities are just about endless.