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Computer Science

Here are examples of industry areas students enter with this major, jobs/internships, typical employers that hire students, skills employers look for, and examples of where alumni work. To find more information make an appointment with your career counselor/advisor.

Industries

Industry Areas for Computer Science
Industry|Employer
Job|Roles
Skills
Alumni

Software Tech

  • Scientific service companies (instruments, lab equipment, software)
  • Technical service companies (intelligence, information systems, defense)
  • Federal government:
    Armed forces
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Federal Bureau of Investigation
    National Institute of Standards and Technology
    Departments of Defense, Energy, Transportation
  • software development and engineering
  • information technology consulting
  • database and systems analysis
  • data analytics
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Computer Support Specialists
  • Database Administrators
  • organizational
  • analytical thinking/problem solving
  • communication
  • teamwork
  • knowledge in math, science and engineering principles
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • IBM
  • Intel Corporation
  • AT&T

Finance

  • Computer services companies and software publishers
  • Electronics and computer manufacturers
  • Communications firms
  • Consulting firms
  • Insurance companies
  • Financial services firms
  • financial risk analysis
  • trading
  • database and systems analysis
  • data analytics
  • Flexibility
  • Cross functional teamwork
  • Analytical ability
  • Communication skills
  • Time and project management
  • Technical and design (for research and manufacturing roles)
  • Engineering coursework (for manufacturing based positions)
  • Boston Consulting Group: consultant
  • Fidelity Investments, Principal Systems Analyst
  • Enova International, Analytics Senior Associate
  • A T Kearney, Principal
  • BCG, Associate
  • Goldman Sachs & Company, Managing Director
  • Geneva Trading, Software Developer

Manufacturing

  • Automotive
  • Computer and electronics manufacturers
  • Transportation
  • Telecommunications
  • Guidance and control systems
  • Defense
  • Electric power and energy
  • Semiconductor
  • Electronics
  • Environmental
  • Medical Equipment
  • Engineering Manager
  • Product Development
  • Research Scientist
  • Technical Manager
  • Systems Engineer
  • Quality Assurance
  • • Project Managements
  • organizational
  • analytical thinking/problem solving
  • communication
  • teamwork
  • knowledge in math, science and engineering principles

Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)

  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Research
  • Financial Services

Professional Associations

Association for Computing Machinery
Association for Women in Computing
IEEE Computer Society