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Technology Degrees: Computer Science
What Will I Learn in a Computer Science Degree Program?
This degree program will teach you the fundamentals of computers and information, and how you can use this knowledge to work with computer systems. You'll learn how to design and analyze computer systems as well as software programs. Computer science degrees tend to be heavy on math and science courses, including lots of hands-on experience in computer labs. Computer science degrees are available at the associate's, bachelor's and master's levels.
What Can I Do With a Computer Science Degree?
Graduates with this degree can work in many different settings, as qualified computer workers are a necessity around the world. However, most computer scientists will work in computer systems design and related services. You may also find work in scientific research, government, development organizations, publishing firms and education.
What Is the Career Outlook for Computer Science Degree Students?
Employment growth for computer scientists will be much faster than the average for all occupations through at least 2018, thanks to demand for increasingly sophisticated technologies. Human resources managers at many companies complain that they have difficulty finding enough qualified computer scientists, so your education should be valuable in the job market. Although wages will vary based on experience, education level and specialty, average annual salaries for computer scientists are about $98,000.
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