What are the best paying career options for a computer science major?

Here are a few careers that make over $50,000 with a background in computer science. Systems Analyst Individuals who choose to specialize their computer science skills in  the area of systems analysis solve computer problems as well as  establish and supply computer technologies to institutions, businesses,  and organizations. Systems analysts are key players in the health and  success of any organization as they enable organizations to actualize  their goals by efficiently putting technologies in the service of the  organization's mission statement. In 2007, systems administrators earned median annual salaries of $73,090, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Database Administrator As the Internet grows so do Internet  based businesses. Such businesses generate large amounts of information  and there is a growing need to store and manage this information in  efficient ways. Database administrators make it possible for large  amounts of information to be organized and accessible. In 2007, database administrators  earned $67,250 in median annual earnings. Computer Scientist Computer scientists develop and design  hardware and software that allows personal and business computers to  optimally achieve their tasks. Individuals working as computer  scientists are considered to be inventors, theorists, and researchers.  According to the Bureau of Labor  Statistics, computer scientists earned a median annual salary of  $97,970. I pulled this info from this article, you may find the rest of it helpful. Good luck! http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/technology/computer-science-major.htm

I graduated with an undergraduate CS degree about three years ago. Of my cohort, the order of average current net worth by current career path is: Facebook employees Hedge fund quants Investment bankers Hedge fund technologists Engineers at established tech companies (Google, Apple, etc.) Startup engineers Startup founders PhD students But in 20 years, I expect the order of average net worth by initial career path to be more like: Startup founders Hedge fund quants Investment bankers Facebook employees Startup engineers Hedge fund technologists Engineers at established tech companies PhD students Note that there is usually plenty of opportunity to move among these career paths over time. I've seen people move from financial technologist to quant, from startup employee to startup founder, from PhD student to quant, from quant to engineer at established tech company, from startup engineer to PhD student, etc.

Here are more jobs related to computer science:Software DeveloperWeb DeveloperInformation Technology (IT) ManagerProgrammer AnalystComputer Science Teacher, PostsecondarySystems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)Test / Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer (Computer Software)Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Operator and ProgrammerSystem Administrator, Computer / NetworkSr. Test / Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, (Computer Software)Computer / Network Support TechnicianComputer Aided Design (CAD) DrafterComputer ProgrammerComputer TechnicianSenior Systems Engineer (Computer Networking / IT)Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) MachinistComputer Aided Design (CAD) DesignerTest / Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst, (Computer Software)Computer OperatorSources:http://bitly.com/1ISqhtVhttp://bitly.com/1HovB4T

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