Career Options
Careers for Computer Science Majors
- Webmaster
- Software Engineer/Developer
- Computer Animator
- Cryptanalyst
- Military Intelligence Specialist
- Unmanned Vehicle Operation Specialist
- Robotics Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Computer Science Teacher
- Telecommunications Engineer
Starting Salary*
A computer science major’s typical starting salary is $53,207. The typical salary after 10–19 years is $90,342.
*Note: Salary information is provided for general reference only. APU does not guarantee the accuracy of the figures listed, and cannot predict or promise a specific salary for any graduate. For the most current salary estimates, please visit www.payscale.com.
Job Titles of People with Computer Science Degrees
- Fixed Income Analyst, JP Morgan Asset Management
- Business Information Specialist, ZS Associates
- Pension Actuary, Melon Consultants
- Backend Software Engineer, Yahoo!
- Pan-EMEA Software Specialist, IBM
- Web Designer, Yo Networks
- Vice President for Technology, InterTech Media
- Technical Support Analyst, Juno Online Services
- Product Development Manager, Baker Hill Corporation
- Software Developer, Oracle Software
Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
