{"id":91,"date":"2017-04-19T06:16:58","date_gmt":"2016-07-22T15:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/?p=91"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:09:01","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:09:01","slug":"computer-science-major-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/computer-science-major-right\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Computer Science Major and Is it Right for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From creating computer games to programming technology for the CIA or building the next Facebook, there are a lot of amazing things you can do with a computer science degree. It\u2019s an exciting and constantly evolving field with virtually unlimited growth. And did you know that several successful celebrities are former computer science majors? Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and even comedian Jimmy Fallon all got their start by studying computer science.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What is a computer science major?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A computer science major involves the study of computers and programming languages. Majoring in this field will help you develop great technical skills and give you a new perspective on problem-solving. You\u2019ll learn how to break problems apart and execute them effectively.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Is it right for me?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To be successful as a computer science major, you need to enjoy the process. This means that new technologies and software should excite you and you should be comfortable throwing out what you currently know to learn something new. This will ultimately lead you into a successful future, helping you deal with hard problems inside and outside of your career.<\/p>\n<p>You can start by asking yourself the following questions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Would I enjoy learning languages to communicate with computers?<\/li>\n<li>Am I creative, logical and persistent?<\/li>\n<li>Do I enjoy being able to solve challenging problems?<\/li>\n<li>Do I like to create tools that increase productivity?<\/li>\n<li>Do the latest technologies excite me?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>What can I do with a computer science degree?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>One of the best things about computer science is that it&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/community\/women-in-computer-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rapidly-growing field<\/a>. Many people with computer science degrees work as programmers or computer systems analysts, helping to build and maintain complex technological systems.<\/p>\n<p>Some other potential career options include becoming a software engineer, business intelligence analyst or database administrator.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What do people with a computer science degree earn?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In addition to being an exciting field, computer science is also quite profitable. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/community\/why-major-in-computer-science-top-computer-science-salaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starting salaries<\/a> typically run between $50,000-$70,000, depending on location and experience. An established programmer with four to five years of experience can expect to earn anywhere from $100,000 to $120,000 per year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, learn more about this college major such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/natural-sciences-major-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science<\/a> and get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/use-a-blog-to-apply-for-an-internship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Use a Blog to Apply for an Internship<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From creating computer games to programming technology for the CIA or building the next Facebook, there are a lot of amazing things you can do with a computer science degree. It\u2019s an exciting and constantly evolving field with virtually unlimited growth. 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