Computer Science
What Can I Do With My Major?
Overview
The world runs on technology. By learning how to develop software, you are entering a field with endless opportunities – from software for businesses or research, to apps and a demanding job market.
Appalachian State University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is backed by an engaged faculty. Students are expected to apply what they learn in class through internship opportunities, research or activities sponsored by the department. The job market is so strong in this field that most graduates go straight into employment. Employers include Lowes Hardware, CGI (Lebanon, V.A.), Duke Energy, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, ECR Software, Sunrise Technologies, and INMAR.
Related Careers
Applications Programmer
Applied Science Technologist
Biometrician
Computer Facilities Manager*
Computer Installation Specialist
Computer Programmer
Computer Scientist
Database Manager*
Data Control Administrator
Information Scientist
Inventory Control Specialist
Market Research Analyst
Meteorologist*
Mortgage Researcher
Network Programmer
Numerical Analyst
Operations Research Analyst
Research Analyst
Robotics Programmer
Software Support Specialist
Statistician
Systems Analyst
Software Development Specialist
*additional experience or advanced degree may be required
Related Major Skills
Advanced quantitative abilities
Analyzing
Classifying/Systemizing
Critical thinking
Designing systems
Detail-oriented
Efficiency
Knowledge of operating systems
Marketing concepts
Mathematical skills
Multi-tasking Organizing/Simplifying
Problem-solving
Programming language concepts
Research
Logical thinking
Statistical analysis
Systematic
Testing
Thoroughness
Work independently and in teams
Written and oral communication skills
Internship Hosts of AppState Students
Allscripts
Appalachian State University
Avoda Group
Bandwidth
Bee Informed Partnership
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
Broyhill Wellness Center
Camelot 3PL Software
Caterpillar
ECRS
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fidelity Investments
MindPoint Group
Nationwide
NVIDIA
Overmountain Studios Inc.
SAP NS2
SAS Institute
Surgical Review Corporation
Tensorlot
TIAA
Employers of AppState grads
Accenture
Affinity Living Group
Ally
Amazon
Appalachian State University
ARCA
Worldwide
Army National Guard
Avanade
Ax Control Inc.
Bandwidth Inc.
Bank of America
Blackbaud
CGI
Cisco
Corning
DDI Consultants LLC
Doordash
DTC Enterprise
Duke Energy
Eastman Chemical Company
ECR Software
Fidelity Investments
FIS
Genesys
IBM
Infosys
INMAR
Inmar Intelligence
Kadro
Lead Technologies, Inc.
Lenovo
Lexisnexis
Lowe’s Hardware
Microsoft
NCAR - The National Center For Atmospheric Research
NCINO, Inc.
Netapp
Novant Health
Panoramic Kamera Group
Premier Network, Inc.
Pricewaterhousecoopers
Red Hat
RTI International
Samaritan’s Purse
SAS
Sci Fusion360
Secureset
Sunrise Technologies
Tektone
Healthcare Communications
Traffic Control Safety Services
Trident Systems
USAA
WebMD
Wells Fargo
Zly Consulting LLC
Preparing for Your Career
• Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
• Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
• Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if a computer Science degree is right for me?
• Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
• Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
• Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
• Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org
Professional Organization and Association
Association for Computing Machinery
IEEE Computer Society
International Association of Computer Science and- Information Technology