Do you have a Computer Science degree or "CS" ?
I need to know who has a Computer Science degree and how it has worked out for them. As potential employers scout for new "recruits" to employee their company with on campus visits,I would like to know if 48K a year is too low? I have a good friend that was offered 63K, am I being low balled? I live in Florida. (just in case someone says "depends where you live". And to be even more specific, I live in the panhandle. Thank you.
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The 48K figure is probably normal for someone with a degree but no experience. My degree is CIS (Computer Information Systems) degree but starting pay should be equivalent. The 63K is great if you can get it but keep in mind that you are lucky to get anything right now. If you got the 63K job expectations might be higher as to what you can do and they might wash you out after a few months or a year. If you hold out for more $$$ you could end up waiting on people at McDonalds. Don't get greedy and blow the chance as this is obviously your first job in this field. In 2-4 years you can survey things and see if you can find a better deal. You will have this job on your resume and can search from a stronger position. There are a number of experienced IT professionals on the street looking for work and you are competing with them. The only reason these companies are giving you the time of day is that they want to get teachable young folks and mold them into company employees that will be around for many years. Weigh this opportunity carefully as it might be the only one you see... Best wishes
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Is a bachelors degree in computer science useful
Is a bachelors degree in computer science useful?
I am trying to transfer to a 4 year college and want to know if a computer science degree in SCIENCE would get me very far as in job outlook.
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You mean a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science? Yes I'd say it's useful but going to grad school will make it better.
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It is the 21st Century, it would be very useful more and more jobs are involving technology, specifically computers
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Yes. You can obtain certifications in specific technologies such as SAP or Microsoft or Oracle to make yourself more marketable as a practitioner.
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If you look at something like medical science, that will be HUGE in computer science. Anything related to health care and computer science, or genetics, or bioinformatics, will be in demand. Its as simple as when they talk about electronic medical records, or realtime compute power - and storage required, for medical imaging. Other fields in science, anything related to the environment for example, always needs simultations in computer science.
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Computer Science is an incredible major to get into as far as job opportunities exiting college. Graduating from any top 50 school and you'll be inundated with job offers. Graduating from other schools beyond that will be a little harder to find work but you'll get a well paying position eventually. Even with respect to lesser schools, I've never known anyone who graduated with a CS degree and wasn't able to find decent work in the field by the end of year.
I am trying to transfer to a 4 year college and want to know if a computer science degree in SCIENCE would get me very far as in job outlook.
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You mean a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science? Yes I'd say it's useful but going to grad school will make it better.
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It is the 21st Century, it would be very useful more and more jobs are involving technology, specifically computers
3
Yes. You can obtain certifications in specific technologies such as SAP or Microsoft or Oracle to make yourself more marketable as a practitioner.
4
If you look at something like medical science, that will be HUGE in computer science. Anything related to health care and computer science, or genetics, or bioinformatics, will be in demand. Its as simple as when they talk about electronic medical records, or realtime compute power - and storage required, for medical imaging. Other fields in science, anything related to the environment for example, always needs simultations in computer science.
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Computer Science is an incredible major to get into as far as job opportunities exiting college. Graduating from any top 50 school and you'll be inundated with job offers. Graduating from other schools beyond that will be a little harder to find work but you'll get a well paying position eventually. Even with respect to lesser schools, I've never known anyone who graduated with a CS degree and wasn't able to find decent work in the field by the end of year.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
is it hard to get a software engineering job with a computer science degree and major average of 80
is it hard to get a software engineering job with a computer science degree and major average of 80?
if i have a bsc in computer science with a major average of 80% think i can find a job as a software engineer? making like 50-60k each year? still working on the degree, i'm just scared with life, wondering if 80% is enough to land a decent job to support a decent family.
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Yes you can get good job in the computer science field.It is a competitive world so we have to gain more knowledge in the technical aspects.It is better to do certifications course along with the degree which upgrades the knowledge .There are some online sites which gives training in the certification course.
if i have a bsc in computer science with a major average of 80% think i can find a job as a software engineer? making like 50-60k each year? still working on the degree, i'm just scared with life, wondering if 80% is enough to land a decent job to support a decent family.
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Yes you can get good job in the computer science field.It is a competitive world so we have to gain more knowledge in the technical aspects.It is better to do certifications course along with the degree which upgrades the knowledge .There are some online sites which gives training in the certification course.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Can i Work as a Pharmacy Technician and also work on a computer science degree
Can i Work as a Pharmacy Technician and also work on a computer science degree ?
I just want to know if it will be possible to work on a computer science degree after i get certified and start working as a Pharmacy Technician ?? anything will help Tanx 8D
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You could support yourself as a pharmacy technician while working on a bachelor's degree in computer science, but most of the pharmacy technician community college classes probably would not transfer to a four-year university where you would study for a bachelor's degree in computer science.
I just want to know if it will be possible to work on a computer science degree after i get certified and start working as a Pharmacy Technician ?? anything will help Tanx 8D
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You could support yourself as a pharmacy technician while working on a bachelor's degree in computer science, but most of the pharmacy technician community college classes probably would not transfer to a four-year university where you would study for a bachelor's degree in computer science.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Is there a difference between a degree in Computer Science and a degree in Computer/Information Sciences
Is there a difference between a degree in Computer Science and a degree in Computer/Information Sciences?
I want to go to school for computer science, but some schools don't have a Comp Sci degree but a Computer/Information Science degree
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Usually yes, but not all schools are the same and therefore do not necessarily have the same requirements for graduation. CIS often has a focus on the business aspect of computers. CS focuses more on the understanding of computer concepts.
I want to go to school for computer science, but some schools don't have a Comp Sci degree but a Computer/Information Science degree
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Usually yes, but not all schools are the same and therefore do not necessarily have the same requirements for graduation. CIS often has a focus on the business aspect of computers. CS focuses more on the understanding of computer concepts.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Will there be any jobs for those with a computer science degree
Will there be any jobs for those with a computer science degree?
Microsoft is going to lay off about 5,000 people starting this month to sometime next year. It is also going to let go IT professionals and those from research and development department. Is it possible that the company would include those with computer science degrees? Just wondering. I don't want to go back to the medical field if I couldn't find a job once I get my computer science degree.
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The answer is a definite maybe. As a Professor of Business and business owner of over 20 years, and having done lots of hiring over the years, there is and will continue to be a tremendous demand for people with Computer Hardware and Software knowledge regardless of your degree. Remember, that textbooks are at least two years old, after the writing, editing and publishing, so they are by definition obsolete. What about your Professors? Are they working in the field or are the Ivory Tower type, who haven't had a "real job" in twenty years or more? If you have up-to-date knowledge and experience you will definitely be in demand. If you lack experience, go volunteer, do an internship, etc. to gain the experience that will be required of you. As a business owner, I want to know what you can do for me. Do you have your "ticket punched"? That is the degree which will get you through the door. But, can you actually be of use to me and generate more income than you cost? Or, am I going to have to devote lots of hours and lots of money to train you? Who would you rather hire? To summarize: Get up-to-date and Get the Experience! Good Luck!
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Anything's possible. However, computer technology is one career track that will always be useful, as long as we continue to use computers. There is no chance in this technological age that computer science degrees will be considered obsolete. Rather, they will be in high demand.
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of-course there will be ,due to the circumstances of the present IT market almost all the companies are stepping back for new recruitment's ,compared to last few years presently there is only a little chance for new openings so a lot of competition is ahead ,so in-order to come out of the deep waters possessing a comp. sci. deg. is not enough apart from that one should learn new technologies and get acquainted with the new courses and should be ahead of all...
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I worked at Microsoft on a short term contract gig. The ebb and flow of employees there is not something that predicts the entire future of IT. The situation right now is that there are a lot of IT pros looking for work. Some of these folks have killer resumes and if you were trying to compete against them for the same jobs they would make you look silly. The reality is that most of them are not applying for the same jobs that you would be as a junior entry-level IT person. People are still hiring entry-level staff. Yes the numbers are down, but depending on how long it takes you to finish your degree, the economy and job prospects could look better by then.
Microsoft is going to lay off about 5,000 people starting this month to sometime next year. It is also going to let go IT professionals and those from research and development department. Is it possible that the company would include those with computer science degrees? Just wondering. I don't want to go back to the medical field if I couldn't find a job once I get my computer science degree.
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The answer is a definite maybe. As a Professor of Business and business owner of over 20 years, and having done lots of hiring over the years, there is and will continue to be a tremendous demand for people with Computer Hardware and Software knowledge regardless of your degree. Remember, that textbooks are at least two years old, after the writing, editing and publishing, so they are by definition obsolete. What about your Professors? Are they working in the field or are the Ivory Tower type, who haven't had a "real job" in twenty years or more? If you have up-to-date knowledge and experience you will definitely be in demand. If you lack experience, go volunteer, do an internship, etc. to gain the experience that will be required of you. As a business owner, I want to know what you can do for me. Do you have your "ticket punched"? That is the degree which will get you through the door. But, can you actually be of use to me and generate more income than you cost? Or, am I going to have to devote lots of hours and lots of money to train you? Who would you rather hire? To summarize: Get up-to-date and Get the Experience! Good Luck!
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Anything's possible. However, computer technology is one career track that will always be useful, as long as we continue to use computers. There is no chance in this technological age that computer science degrees will be considered obsolete. Rather, they will be in high demand.
3
of-course there will be ,due to the circumstances of the present IT market almost all the companies are stepping back for new recruitment's ,compared to last few years presently there is only a little chance for new openings so a lot of competition is ahead ,so in-order to come out of the deep waters possessing a comp. sci. deg. is not enough apart from that one should learn new technologies and get acquainted with the new courses and should be ahead of all...
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I worked at Microsoft on a short term contract gig. The ebb and flow of employees there is not something that predicts the entire future of IT. The situation right now is that there are a lot of IT pros looking for work. Some of these folks have killer resumes and if you were trying to compete against them for the same jobs they would make you look silly. The reality is that most of them are not applying for the same jobs that you would be as a junior entry-level IT person. People are still hiring entry-level staff. Yes the numbers are down, but depending on how long it takes you to finish your degree, the economy and job prospects could look better by then.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
The US Air force and a computer science degree
The US Air force and a computer science degree?
Ok I like information. Can one get a degree in computer science in air force academy? hmmm it sounds silly but is there a role for a graduate in computer science in the US air force? So it d be like hitting two birds with one stone...I mean if i were to get retired or something I could still work get wat i mean?
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You don't get a degree in the academy. You can get the computer degree, then apply for the academy. Or, you can go to a college with Air Force ROTC, and major in computer science (if they let you do that). Talk to a recruiter for good answers.
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I guess so.. The academic curriculum provides cadets with a solid foundation appropriate to an Air Force career and the activities of a responsible American citizen. The Academy offers 32 academic majors in technical fields such as astronautical engineering and aeronautical engineering, computer science, space operations and system engineering management. In addition, the school offers non-techincal degrees in fields such as political science, social sciences, English, history and humanities. Minors in foreign language and philosophy are also offered. All cadets may pursue the major and minor of their choice. All cadets must have a major and may choose their courses from more than 500 offered each year.
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Make sure YOU have the qualifications for the USAF Academy, first!
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Yes. The Air Force Academy is a college and computer science is a major that is offered. Not too long ago the Air Force added Cyberspace to one of the areas that we focus on so there is definitely a role for computer science majors. If you serve for 20 years and gain a retirement then yes you can still work with whoever you want. You have tons of research you need to do before you join the Air Force or try to apply to the Air Force Academy.
Ok I like information. Can one get a degree in computer science in air force academy? hmmm it sounds silly but is there a role for a graduate in computer science in the US air force? So it d be like hitting two birds with one stone...I mean if i were to get retired or something I could still work get wat i mean?
Military - 4 Answers
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You don't get a degree in the academy. You can get the computer degree, then apply for the academy. Or, you can go to a college with Air Force ROTC, and major in computer science (if they let you do that). Talk to a recruiter for good answers.
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I guess so.. The academic curriculum provides cadets with a solid foundation appropriate to an Air Force career and the activities of a responsible American citizen. The Academy offers 32 academic majors in technical fields such as astronautical engineering and aeronautical engineering, computer science, space operations and system engineering management. In addition, the school offers non-techincal degrees in fields such as political science, social sciences, English, history and humanities. Minors in foreign language and philosophy are also offered. All cadets may pursue the major and minor of their choice. All cadets must have a major and may choose their courses from more than 500 offered each year.
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Make sure YOU have the qualifications for the USAF Academy, first!
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Yes. The Air Force Academy is a college and computer science is a major that is offered. Not too long ago the Air Force added Cyberspace to one of the areas that we focus on so there is definitely a role for computer science majors. If you serve for 20 years and gain a retirement then yes you can still work with whoever you want. You have tons of research you need to do before you join the Air Force or try to apply to the Air Force Academy.
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