专业 & 项目
Understanding different dimensions of computing is part of the necessary skill set 对于21世纪受过教育的人来说.
To cultivate this skill in our students, we encourage them to gain additional hands-on experience through internships and research with the faculty. 有兴趣的学生 participate in undergraduate research may do so by registering for Independent Student 有特定教员的课程.
Our faculty offer a broad range of expertise and are here to help our students grow 并取得成功. We combine the values of a liberal arts institution with scientific training in order to prepare our students for a wide range of employment and professional programs.
可用的程序
专业
计算科学
The 计算科学 major is designed to prepare students with a strong programming foundation and a broad perspective of the discipline. 毕业生是作为系统来工作的 analysts, systems engineers, programmers, project leaders and management information 专家.
网络安全
The 网络安全 major is designed to prepare students with a strong background of computer networks and the best practices to protect information transfer and storage. 研究生s are trained to work as network administrators, penetration testers, digital forensics analysts, and network security analysts. 这个项目也会帮助你做好准备 students for numerous industry certificates offered by leading organizations in cybersecurity, such as Cisco, CompTIA, CERT, and Global Information Assurance Certificate, and are NICCS批准.
未成年人
计算科学
有兴趣的学生 double major (or minor) in 计算科学 and 网络安全 will only be allowed to double-count courses specifically required for both programs. Upper division electives may not be counted toward both programs simultaneously.
网络安全
有兴趣的学生 double major (or minor) in 计算科学 and 网络安全 will only be allowed to double-count courses specifically required for both programs. Upper division electives may not be counted toward both programs simultaneously.
学生的结果
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the "employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster 高于所有职业的平均水平.他们报告说，2012年的工资中位数为 计算机系统分析员s was $79,680, and many of those analysts had bachelor degrees 计算机或信息系统专业. Employment of Systems Analysts is projected to 从2012年到2022年增长25%.
One thing can be said about the career paths: for every CS graduate, there are 3 job 开口. The description and salary for each of the common career paths below is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics unless otherwise indicated.
软件应用开发人员
Software application developers develop, create, and modify general computer 应用程序 software for any type of business or user need. 这是一项多才多艺的工作 takes into account user experience and business intelligence.
- 2012年平均年薪:93,350美元
- Job outlook 2012-22: 22% (much faster than average)
Web开发人员
Web developers are programmers who specialize in the development of World Wide Web 应用程序.
- 2012年平均年薪:62,500美元
- Job outlook 2012-22: 20% (faster than average)
移动应用开发人员
Mobile application developers specialize in the development of mobile 应用程序.
- 平均年薪从.com/salary: 97000美元
计算机系统分析员
Computer systems analysts study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently 和有效. This is another job that changes a lot with the progress of technology and can be an interesting and rewarding career path.
- 2012年平均年薪:79,680美元
- Job outlook 2012-22: 25% (much faster than average)
网络和计算机系统管理员
Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. 网络与计算机 systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.
- 2012年平均年薪:72,560美元
- 2012- 2022年就业前景:12%(与平均水平持平)
软件测试人员
Software testers' job is to 'break' the software, find vulnerabilities in an application by running different tests, and ensure the quality of the end product.
- 平均年薪(的确.com/salary): 74000美元
电脑游戏开发员
Computer game developers are programmers who specializes in the development of game 应用程序.
- 平均年薪(的确.com/salary): 51000美元
数据库管理员
Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. 他们确保数据 are available to users and are secure from unauthorized access.
- 2012年平均年薪:77,080美元
- Job outlook 2012-22: 15% (Faster than average)
信息安全分析师
Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's 计算机网络和系统. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as 网络攻击的数量在增加.
- 平均年薪:86,170美元
- Job outlook 2012-22: 37% (much faster than average)
电脑支援专员
Computer support 专家 provide help and advice to people and organizations using 计算机软件或设备.
- 平均年薪:48900美元
- Job outlook 2012-22: 17% (faster than average)
项目经理
Project managers help plan, organize, and manage resource pools and develop resource estimates for software or other technology projects.
- 平均年薪(的确.com/salary): 94000美元
数据分析师
Data analysts translate numbers into plain English. 每个企业都收集数据， whether it's sales figures, market research, logistics, or transportation costs. A data analyst's job is to take that data and use it to help companies make better business 决定.
- 平均年薪(的确.com/salary): 66000美元