Computer Science Degree Programs

If you are thinking of a career in a computer science related field, there is good news. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job prospects for computer scientists should remain steady. Between 2006 and 2016, the BLS projects a 37 percent growth rate--one of the fastest growth rates of any industry. However, the field is as rapidly changing as the technology that fuels it, and employers are seeking workers with knowledge of the latest programs, software, and hardware. For anyone considering a career in computer science, a degree program in computer science can bolster your resume with the training to shine in your new career.

Online Education: Computer Science Degree Programs

Today's students must balance their education with the demands of work and family. More and more students are opting for the convenience of an online education and earning enrolling in online degree programs instead of traditional, campus-based degree programs. Degrees in computer science are available from the associate's to doctoral level. Typical subjects in a computer science degree program include:

• Programming
• Java programming
• Unix
• Linux
• Computer graphics
• Wireless networks and mobile systems
• Computer graphics

Careers in Computer Science

A computer science degree is a versatile degree, a degree that can open the door to many possible careers. Aside from working as computer scientists and computer science researchers, you can go on to become a database manager, or network systems and communications analyst. These fields are growing rapidly, and they are profitable, too: according to the BLS, database administrators earn a median salary of $67,250, network systems and data communication analysts earn $68,220, and computer scientists earn $97,970.
Sources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Computer Scientists and Database Administrators
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Computer Scientists, 2007 Wages
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Database Administrators, 2007 Wages
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts, 2007 Wages

Brandon Bond is a freelance writer living in Columbia, Missouri, with his wife and two dogs.