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- Computer Science
Computer Science
Programming
Industry | Employers
• Computer systems design firms
• Software developers
• Data processing/Management firms
• Contract and temporary employers
• Most areas of business, government and non-governmental organizations including:
- Financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Consulting firms
- Manufacturers
- Computer companies
- Telecommunications companies
- Retailers
- Healthcare organizations
- Hotels and restaurants
- Entertainment companies
- Environmental management firms
- Transportation companies
- Education institutions
- Research institutions
- City, state and federal government
Job | Roles
• Application Systems
• Scientific
• Engineering
• Business
• Maintenance
• Research and Development
Skills
• analytical thinking/problem solving
• communication
• teamwork
• knowledge in math, science and engineering principles
Alumni
• The Allant Group, Senior Programmer/Analyst
• Pinellas County Schools, Programmer Analyst
Systems Development
Industry | Employers
Most areas of business, government and non-governmental organizations including:
• Financial institutions
• Insurance companies
• Consulting firms
• Manufacturers
• Computer companies
• Telecommunications companies
• Retailers
• Healthcare organizations
• Hotels and restaurants
• Entertainment companies
• Environmental management firms
• Transportation companies
• Education institutions
• Research institutions
• City, state and federal government
Job | Roles
• Design
• Building/Coding
• Integration/Testing
• Operations/Maintenance
• Project Management
Skills
• analytical thinking/problem solving
• communication
• teamwork
• knowledge in math, science and engineering principles
Alumni
• The Allant Group, Senior Programmer/Analyst
• Pinellas County Schools, Programmer Analyst
Network Technologies
Industry | Employers
Most areas of business, government and non-governmental organizations including:
• Financial institutions
• Insurance companies
• Consulting firms
• Manufacturers
• Computer companies
• Telecommunications companies
• Retailers
• Healthcare organizations
• Hotels and restaurants
• Entertainment companies
• Environmental management firms
• Transportation companies
• Education institutions
• Research institutions
• City, state and federal government
Job | Roles
• Development
• Installation
• Testing
• Monitoring
• Maintenance
• Security
• Support
• Hardware and Software Design
Skills
• analytical thinking/problem solving
• communication
• teamwork
• knowledge in math, science and engineering principles
Alumni
Database Administration
Industry | Employers
Most areas of business, government and non-governmental organizations including:
• Financial institutions
• Insurance companies
• Consulting firms
• Manufacturers
• Computer companies
• Telecommunications companies
• Retailers
• Healthcare organizations
• Hotels and restaurants
• Entertainment companies
• Environmental management firms
• Transportation companies
• Education institutions
• Research institutions
• City, state and federal government
Job | Roles
• Installation
• Testing
• Maintenance/Support
• Archiving/Security
• Upgrading
• Systems Integration
• Management
Skills
• Analytical
• Research
• Detail-Oriented
• Management/Organizational
• Entrepreneurial
• Strong Work Ethic
• Presentation
Alumni
Internet
Industry | Employers
Internet exchange points (IXPs)
• Internet service providers
• Software vendors
Internet-related companies including:
• browsers, search engines, web design services business, government and nongovernmental organizations
Consulting firms
Job | Roles
• Software Design
• Systems Development
• Web Design/Maintenance
Skills
• analytical thinking/problem solving
• communication
• teamwork
• knowledge in math, science and engineering principles
Alumni
Education
Industry | Employers
• Proprietary (for profit) schools
• Public and private schools, K-12
• Corporations
Jobs | Roles
• Instructional Technology
Skills
K-12:
• Coordination
• public speaking
• critical thinking
• writing
• social perceptiveness
• complex problem solving.
Higher Ed:
• Research
• Writing
• critical thinking
• judgment and decision making
• presentations
Alumni
• University At Albany SUNY, Associate Professor
• Bowdoin College, Faculty Member
• Union College, Assistant Professor ComputerScience
Technical Support
Industry | Employers
• Systems developers
• Technical service providers
• Retail stores
• Education institutions
Job | Roles
• Support
• Sales Marketing
• Technical Writing
Skills
• analytical thinking/problem solving
• communication
• teamwork
• knowledge in math, science and engineering principles
Alumni
• Distinctive Dynamics, President
Healthcare
Industry | Employers
• Medical centers and clinics
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Private and group practice
• Health networks
• Nursing homes
• Rehabilitation centers
• Colleges or universities
• Correctional facilities
• Armed services
• Government agencies
• State and local public health departments
Job | Roles
• Dentistry
• Optometry
• Podiatry
• Pharmacy
• Veterinary Medicine
• Allied Health
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Genetics
• Public Health
Skills
• Cross functional teamwork
• Analytical ability
• Communication skills
• Time and project management
• Technical and design (for research and manufacturing roles)
• Engineering coursework (for manufacturing based positions)
Alumni
Aerospace
Industry | Employers
• Space X
Job | Roles
• Technicians
• Social scientists
• Biologists
• Psychologists
• Astronomer
Skills
• analytical thinking/problem solving
• communication
• teamwork
• knowledge in math, science and engineering principles
Alumni
Power/Energy
Industry | Employers
• Exelon
• Xcel Energy
Job | Roles
• Green Energy
• Hydrologist
• Nuclear Engineer
Skills
• analytical thinking/problem solving
• communication
• teamwork
• Quantitative
• Leadership
• Interest in Sustainability
• Project Management
• Problem solving
• knowledge in math, science and engineering principles
Alumni
Popular Industries
Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)
- Engineering (26%)
- Information Technology (18%)
- Research (10%)
- Entrepreneurship (7%)
- Education (7%)