
Employers Value Computer Science Majors
Computer Science is the systematic exploration of all aspects of computation. Computer science as a discipline seeks to build a scientific foundation for topics such as computer design, computer programming and software, information processing, algorithmic solutions to problems, and the algorithmic process itself. Computer science provides underpinnings for today’s applications in industry, science, government, and business and prepares the foundation for tomorrow’s applications in ubiquitous computing, medical cures for diseases, and instant access to information by everyone.
The average salary for Computer Science graduates working in design is $72K.
The top three industries for GSU Computer Science grads after IT are education, finance, and telecommunications.
Outside of Georgia, California attracts the most Computer Science grads from GSU.
The average salary for all Computer Science graduates from GSU is $86K.
The top skill of GSU Computer Science grads who work at Google is Java; however, the top skill for the same grads at Delta is SQL.
NCR, IBM, and Google are the top three employers of GSU Computer Science grads in the IT industry.
75% of Computer Science graduates from GSU are male, and only 25% are female.
A top skill for Software Engineers at LinkedIn is Voldemort, an open source storage system LinkedIn built themselves.
Chief Blockchain Architects earn almost $200K/year on average and are experiencing industry growth of 6.1%.
Python is a top skill for Computer Science graduates that has been trending up since 2015.
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HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE EMPLOYMENT FIELDS OF GSU STUDENTS WITH A COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREE.
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WHY HIRE COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
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WHY HIRE COMPTER SCIENCE MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
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WHY HIRE COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
TAKE A LOOK AT THE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMING AVAILABLE TO COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS.


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TOP EMPLOYERS OF GSU COMPUTER SCIENCE GRADS AND AVERAGE SALARY
WHAT DOES A CAREER PATH LOOK LIKE FOR A COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR?
Career paths are often full of twists and turns. They are rarely straight lines. Watch the following video tutorial to learn how to explore the career paths of GSU alumni who after graduating with a degree in this major pursued their interests and passions rather than a specific job title:
LEXICOGRAPHER
65%
65% of 37 people working as lexicographers majored in fields other than Linguistics. The chart above shows what they studied.
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1 lexicographer majored in Computer Science.
CEO
80%
About 80% of 687,499 chief executive officers majored in fields other than Business. The chart above shows what they studied.
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19,800 chief executive officers majored in Computer Science.
TECHNICAL WRITER
87%
About 87% of 28,616 technical writers majored in fields other than Communication. The chart above shows what they studied.
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1,162 technical writers majored in Computer Science.
IS GRAD SCHOOL NECESSARY FOR YOUR CAREER?
Learn about typical entry-level education requirements for over 800 occupations, reasons you should go to Grad School, reasons you should not go to Grad School, and whether or not you should go to Grad School right after Undergrad.
Earnings Outlook for Graduate Students
Current National Average Salary by Degree Level for All Majors
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64.8K Bachelors | $77.8K Masters | $97.9K Doctorate |


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“The Georgia State Computer Science Department offered classes that helped me explore my interests in the field and has friendly faculty and staff who care about their students and want them to succeed. They encourage and actively help the student body seek internships, join research labs, host and attend hackathons, and form student organizations to further explore niche topics.”
University Career Services
Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni
Are you interested in pursuing a graduate degree? The CASA is a campus hub of faculty, staff, and students helping to make PhD programs, medical school, and law school accessible to all students with an interest and motivation to pursue these paths.
University Advisement Center
Want to know more about the course scheduling, program, and degree requirements for this and other majors? The UAC is here to assist you in charting your path.
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