What do Computing Professionals do for a living?
We are always surprised that prospective students think a career in computing involves sitting in front of a computer eight to ten hours a day; nothing could be further from the truth! There are many creative, fun, and interesting jobs and careers in computing fields. Click on the links below to discover the many different types of jobs and careers available with a degree in CS or CIS; we think you’ll be surprised!
According to CNN Money Magazine’s report on the "best jobs in America," the No. 1 "Best Job in America" in 2006 was software engineering, ahead even of finance, medicine, real estate, and law. The number of software engineering jobs is expected to grow by 46% in the next ten years.
You can also find information about career possibilities at
careers.com, the
IEEE’s careers site, the
ACM Career Resource Centre, the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
career-space.com, and many other sites. You can also stop by the offices of Jim Buchan or Andy Staugaard, either of whom will be happy to discuss career opportunities in this exciting field.
