Get ahead with a degree in computer science

In a down economy, many students worry about finding a job after graduation.  But research shows that most students with degrees (and a successful collegiate career) in computer science have little problem scoring a spot with an employer.  As technology continues to change and develop, degrees in computer science are molding students to become innovative thinkers and problem-solvers, qualities that any type of business should be looking for.

Read the following blurbs and articles for more evidence of how a degree in computer science truly matters.

“…computer science majors are critical for the U.S. economy because their training provides them with computational thinking and problem solving skills that they can deploy in any industry.”
-Peter Harsha, director of government affairs with the Computing Research Association. Article.

“The nation’s leading computer science programs say graduating seniors are still sought after by technology vendors and corporate shops, despite the globaleconomic slowdown and high-profile layoffs across the tech industry.”  Article.

“For our software engineering roles, we tend to look for people with a strong computer science background who have experience with programming.”
-Yvonne Agyei, director of Talent and Outreach Programs in Google’s People Operations Department. Article.