Great Career Opportunities for a M.S. in Computer Science

When you get a Masters in Computer Science, you open the door to advanced positions in technology research, development or management in a range of settings that include business, industrial, government or non-profit entities.  Also you will most likely increase your earning potential as the demand for computer scientists is high.   

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook projects the job market for computer scientists and database administrators with a master’s degree is expected to grow more than 34 percent over the next several years.  Network systems and data communications analysts’ jobs are expected to grow more than 50 percent over the same period. 

In Forbes Magazine’s 2012 list of The Best and Worst Master's Degrees for Jobs, they report that a M.S. in Computer Science comes in at the No. 2 spot as the best advanced degree for jobs.  It follows closely behind that of the No. 1 winner, a M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies degree.  They based their list on the mid-career salaries of people holding each of the 35 jobs they looked at and the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ employment projection data to see how fast employment for each job was increasing from 2010 to 2020. 

For the M.S. in Computer Science to rate as the second best master’s for jobs, the mid-career median pay was $109,000, which was the sixth best out of the full list of 35 degrees.  But once they added in the high growth in employment opportunities it brought the degree to the number 2 position.  

At Governors State we offer a Master’s in Computer Science degree that combines theoretical and applied study. Our program has an applications-focus with a software engineering orientation.  If you are interested in pursuing your advanced degree, please see our website or talk to a GSU advisor for more information.

Sources:  http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/06/08/the-best-and-worst-masters-degrees-for-jobs-2/

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