What Can You Do With An Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science?
Computer Science Related Skills
- Abstract and Critical Thinking
- Analytical/ Detailed Oriented
- Innovative ways of using technology
- Assessing Problems and Situations
- Communication Skills
- Data Management
- Building and Using Databases
- Programming/Coding
- Technical Writing
- Hand Eye Coordination
- Hardware & Software Knowledge
- Research
- Keyboarding Skills
- Logical Thinking and Math Skill
- Project Management
- Maintenance
- Methodical
- Use of Life Cycle Process
- Organization
- Solo and Teamwork Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Application of Ideas and Concepts
- Assessing Problems and Situations
- Programming
- Creating a user interface
- Knowledge about security
Related Entry-Level Career Titles
- Systems Architect
- Computer Engineer
- Computer Programmer
- Database Manager
- Server Developer
- Computer Integrated Manager
- Equipment Salesperson
- Computer Game Programmer
- Multi-Media Program Designer
- Information Technology Technician/Administrator
- Technical Support Specialist
- Internet Systems Administrator
- Computer Consultant
- Website Designer
- Technical Writer
- Technical Trainer
- Software Tools Developer
- Computer Hardware Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Software Architect
- Systems Software Developer
- Computer Security Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Webmaster
- Computer Consultant
- Server Administrator
- Software Engineer
- Server Technician
- Information Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Digital Security Specialist
Employers of Computer Science Majors
- Web Services Companies
- Universities/Schools
- Private Companies
- Government Agencies
- Networking Technology Company
- Technology Companies
- Hospitals/Healthcare Organizations
- Insurance Agencies
- Telecommunications Industry
- Computer Hardware Companies
Job Posting Sites
- Computer Jobs is a National technology job search engine
- TechCareers is a tech-focused job posting site
- Stack Overflow is the largest programming job posting site and online community
- DICE is a job search engine just for IT Professionals
- Just Tech Jobs is a site to find IT jobs targeting a wide array of technical skills
- UIS CareerConnect: UIS Career Development Center’s Job posting site
Career Planning Links
- Computer Science Online is an in-depth website for computer science career planning
- IEEE Computer Jobs offers computer science career exploration and resources
- Career OneStop is a site supported U.S. Department of Labor with great career tools/resource
- O*NET Online is the National job outlook and projections resource
- Computer World is a great place to find out the latest information about IT opportunities
- Overview of Computer Science careers and occupations
- Vocation Information Center provides a snapshot of IT job titles and responsibilities
- GOALS: UIS Career Development Center career development learning module
- UIS Computer Science provides an overview of their program
Professional Affiliations
- American Society for Information Science and Technology
- Association for Computing Machinery
- Association for Logic Programming
- Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- The Internet Society
- UIS Unite University of Illinois Springfield Alumni Association