Computer Science

Malik Qader, Peter Novac, Claudean Revada, Jacqueline

Pizano, Chase Pehrson, Anna Morrill

Computer Science Facts

- By 2020, 60% of engineering jobs will involve computer
science.
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Only of these jobs will be filled

You must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in order to

get a Computer Science Degree.
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- Computer science is the study of automating

algorithmic processes that scale.
- Solving problems using a computer as a tool to find a
solution.

Computer Science Facts continued

Computer Science is the study of the principles and use of computers.
Every job in the U.S. now uses a computer one way or another.
A good computer scientist is a problem solver, someone who can
think logically to find a solution.

Computer Science Career 1 (Graphic

Designer)

Graphic designers are visual communicators who design and print

electronic media like magazines, tv graphics, logos, and websites.
The average salary for a graphic designer is $44,490- $77,000 a year.
You have to have a Bachelor's degree in graphic design, and you need
to have taken at least one year of art or design course to become a
graphic designer.
Some of the skills needed to become a graphic designer are artistic
capacity and strong verbal, visual and written communication skills.
They will work independently and have strict deadlines, so the
ability to manage time is important. Business and sales skills are
also beneficial for this career.

Computer Science Career 2

Software engineer
- at the highest wage they make $138,880
- a mid-range wage is $90,060
- the lowest wage is $55,190
Requirements
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they need at least a bachelor degree in computer science or in a related field

a coder with a masters degree will have a higher wage than one with a bachelors degree

a certification indicates that a coder is proficient in that particular area. a strong portfolio
of certifications than a degree from university. the certifications convey to an employer or
client that a programmer is skilled and is worth their salary or fee

Education
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science
Computer Engineering/Related Field

Top 3 Best Colleges For Computer Science

#1 California Institute of Technology
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
#3 Stanford University

Needed Skills
- Reading and Writing Code -

Although encoding large amounts of data

sounds overwhelming, it is necessary to remain in the computer science
workforce.

- Teamwork -

Team member collaborate together to assemble products and

solve problems.

- Mathematics -

The process in computer science involves solving

problems. This also involves math.

- Will to Challenge Yourself - Put yourself in real-life situations. There

are many of these opportunities online.

- Failure leads to Success - At times, you will make mistakes. If this

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References
http://www.cs.bu.edu/AboutCS/WhatIsCS.pdf
http://www.theshorthorn.com/life_and_entertainment/skills-computer
-science-students-should-have/article_3a075896-65b3-11e2-aad4-0019
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http://study.com/articles/Graphic_Designer_Educational_Requirements
_for_a_Career_in_Graphic_Design.html
http://www.comparetopschools.com/graphic-design-degrees/
http://www.bestvalueschools.com/computer-science-degrees-best-roi/