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Why Computer Science?
Computer science has many applications, giving you great job security. As computers continue to advance, the need for people with skills in computer science will only continue to grow. But what are some of the jobs and benefits you can have when you go with computer science? Well, let's start by taking a look at some salaries for computer science majors based on area of concentration.
Computer Science Major (Bachelor of Art Degree):

Computer Science Major (Bachelor of Science Degree):
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Computer/Software Engineering and Computer Programming:
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Information Systems Major:donedone
Average Pay: What kinds of jobs, though?
Here is a sample of job types: Artificial Intelligence Computer science Computational science Database engineering Computer graphics Human-computer interaction Network engineering Operating systems Performance engineering Robotics Scientific computing Software architecture Software engineering System security | Aerospace engineering Bioinformatics Cognitive science E-commerce Financial services Genetic engineering Information science Information systems Public policy and privacy Instructional design Knowledge engineering Management information systems Multimedia design Telecommunications Transportation | Computer technician Help desk technician Network technician Professional IT trainer Security specialist System/Network administrator Web services designer Web identity designer Database administrator |
And that's just some of the areas of work...
What Employers?
Below is a sampling of employers for alumni of the Walla Walla University Computer Science Departme - Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Totally Games
- Inprise
- CSEPP
- BMI.net
- Wizards of the Coast
- FAA
- Walla Walla University
- Intel
- Microsoft
- Nike
- Lucent
- Coffee Communications
- Emerald Solutions
- Hewlett-Packard
- TRW
- ESRI
- independent contractors...
There are also many other possibilities... - Google
- Apple
- Application Developer
- Sun Microsystems
- Some new startup that doesn't exist yet...
Page maintained by James KleinLast update on April 8, 2010
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