Computer Science Career Research

Careers in computer science are on the rise. With new emerging technologies, comes new job
options and exciting opportunities for professionals in the computer science field. Knowing the
basics of computer science can help any professional in all fields of study, not just computer
science positions.

Exercise
Research at least three different computer science careers and fill in the requirements listed in
the table. Find a variety of careers options (programming, cybersecurity, game design, web
development, etc).

Career Summary of Job Responsibilities

Salary

-Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and

Graphic Designer
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uter-programmer-job-description
materials.
-Plans concept by studying information and materials.
-Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding
arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.

Salary Education Needed Main Skills (Programming,

Web Design, etc)

Bachelor’s Degree -Communication

-programming
-branding
-coding
$33k-$61k -responsible
-typograohy
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Career Summary of Job Responsibilities

Salary

• -Setting up hardware and installing and configure software and

Hardware Technician
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s/computer-hardware-technician
drivers.
-Maintaining and repairing technological equipment (e.g. routers) or
peripheral devices.
-Installing well-functioning LAN/WAN and other networks and manage
components (servers, IPs etc.)

Salary Education Needed Main Skills (Programming,

Web Design, etc)

Bachelor’s Degree -Interacting with computers.

-Collecting data and information.
-Problem-solving and decision-
$16.95 per hour making.
-Consulting and advising others.

Career Summary of Job Responsibilities

Salary

-Write programs in a variety of computer languages, such as C++ and

Computer Programmer
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uter-programmer-job-description
Java.
-Update and expand existing programs.
-Debug programs by testing for and fixing errors.
-Build and use computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools to
automate the writing of some code.

Salary Education Needed Main Skills (Programming,

Web Design, etc)

Bachelor’s Degree -Problem-Solving.

-A Sharp Memory.
-Efficient Laziness.
-Self-Motivation and
$43k-$120k Independence.
-Perseverance
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Research at least two different careers that are NOT specifically in the computer science field,
but still require basic knowledge of computer science topics.

Career Summary of Job Responsibilities

Salary

-defining problems
-conducting research
Engineer -analyzing data and criteria

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advice/job-descriptions/276099-
mechanical-engineer-job-
description

Salary Education Needed Computer Science Skills

Needed

Bachelor’s Degree -effective technical skills

-the ability to work under
pressure.
$91k -the ability to work under
pressure.

Career Summary of Job Responsibilities

Salary

-Controlling projects from start to finish to ensure high quality,

innovative and functional design.
Architect -Using the construction “brief” to identify clients' needs and put together
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chitect-job-description -Developing architecture in line with client's needs, building's usage
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uk/job-profiles/architect

Salary Education Needed Computer Science Skills

Needed
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Bachelor’s Degree -design skills and knowledge.

-knowledge of building and
construction.
-to be thorough and pay attention
$53k-$100k to detail.