Careers in Computer Science

Our computer science majors pursue careers in:

  • Programming
  • Systems development
  • Network technology
  • Internet
  • Consulting
  • Education/training
  • Non-technical
  • Information systems
  • Information services

Many of our recent graduates have become senior software developers/engineers/analysts, software architects, lead developers, managers of software development processes and more at the following companies:

  • Johnson Controls
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Quad/Graphics
  • Caterpillar
  • Generac Power Systems
  • GE Healthcare
  • Aurora Healthcare
  • Comcast
  • Trisept Solutions
  • InfraSource
  • Panatrack
  • Connecture
  • Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
  • Automatic
  • Software AG

Types of employers for computer science graduates:

  • Digital and media firms
  • Technology vendors
  • Corporations
  • Consulting firms
  • Research laboratories
  • Government agencies
  • Educational institutions

Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science:

  • Software engineer
  • IT consultant
  • IT associate
  • Software developer
  • Programmer
  • Database coordinator
  • Associate application developer
  • Systems analyst
  • Service Desk analyst
  • IT technician

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