The Value of a Computer Science Degree

Computer science is a growing field in education due to the constant change in demands by consumers. Technology develops constantly and requires the need for continued education. The options for obtaining a computer science degree have also increased throughout the past few years.

• The average starting salary for a
  computer science major is over $50,000 per year and more experienced
  computer science degree holders can make up to $100,000 per year.
  The salary is dependent on the individuals experience, knowledge,
  and skills acquired. Completing an internship with a large company
  during schooling will drastically improve networking for employment.


• Continuing your schooling to
  receive a master's degree in computer science or a more specialized
  area of computer study will increase the overall salary.


• Bachelor's degrees in computer
  science will open several options for employment including computer
  software development, computer technicians, information systems
  management, operating systems management, research and development,
  computer network administration, and computer sales positions.


• Computer science majors focus and
  the programming and development of computers, which requires the
  student to become experienced in all computer aspects.


• Computer science majors can teach
  others about the aspects of computers to assist businesses and
  educational programs.


• The science of computers is ever
  changing so new promising computer science majors can put into
  practice the new technologies and share the concepts with others in
  computer companies.


• Advances in software come directly
  from computer science majors that have a vision for the future of
  computing software and programming.