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What kind of job opportunities exist for computer science graduates?
Entry level career fields for computer science majors are numerous and expanding. Current opportunities include software development where computer programs are written or maintained. These programs may enhance the functionality of an operating system, control special purpose devices like a robot or palm pilot.
Computer science is not a study of how to use computers and various software. Although all computer scientists are proficient in using computers with various operating systems and a variety of software, their main goal is bigger: they design and construct or configure computer hardware and software to be used by others.
Graduates in computer science program can go on to pursue careers in:
- Software designer/developer, computer programmer
This includes many possible specializations:- System programming
- Network programming
- Web programming
- Graphic user interface design and programming
- Graphics and game design and programming
- Real-time systems programming
- Scientific computation
- Computer hardware technician
- Computer system administrator
- Computer network administrator
- Computer database administrator
Plattsburgh State Career Development Center
Our Career Development Center provides services, resources, and programs designed to help students and alumni to better understand the career development process, and to enhance their professional preparation and employability.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about Computer Science at Plattsburgh State, please contact
Dr. William Teter, Chair
Office: Redcay 145
Phone: (518) 564-2788
Fax: (518) 564-3010
E-mail: csc@Plattsburgh.edu