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Endless Opportunities: Career Paths in Computing and Information Sciences

Computing has links to almost every profession and academic field; studying it – as a major, as a minor, or as a graduate student – is a plus when in the job market. It provides the opportunity to work across a vast array disciplines. Graduates have the chance to deliver service and solutions for others – while leading efforts that deploy new ideas and technology.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook predicts faster-than-average growth for nearly every computing and information technology job for the next decade. The analytical and problem-solving skills central to computing and the information sciences are valued by employers in all sectors. Computational problem solving skills can greatly enhance any degree in any field – including those in the sciences, business, engineering, or healthcare professions.

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The Power of Computing Across Every Field

As the field of computer science continues to grow, so do the career options for graduates. Computerscience.org provides information on the top 12 most prevalent CS careers today, including data on salaries, knowledge requirements, and recommended education. Additional information on the broader categories and scope of computing is available at the Association for Computing Machinery website.  Specifics are available at the association’s “Degrees and Careers” page for Computer Science.

The University’s Career Center offers advising to students on Internship sites, jobs and career plans.  The highly skilled staff assists students in building resumes, cover letters, and portfolios towards professional advancement post graduation.

  • health care/health insurance sector,
  • the petroleum services industries,
  • specialist software production firms – including video game creation,
  • Internet service providers, and
  • primary metals manufacturing.

Contact the Department

The Department of Computing and Information Sciences welcomes inquiries from prospective students, fellow researchers, and community members.

Department Chair: George Pati

Computing and Information Sciences

219.464.6110

College of Arts and Sciences
(ASB) Room 310
1400 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

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