According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for future computer scientists and engineers looks great. Based on their data,
- Computer Science jobs are expected to grow 16% by 2028
- Computer Engineering jobs are expected to grow 6% by 2028
Still, don’t make the mistake of thinking it will be easy. The competition for good positions is high, and knowledge from classes isn’t enough. To stand out among other applicants, you should invest in your career early: look for internships, get involved in research projects, and learn on your own.
While job opportunities are generally different for computer scientists and computer engineers, future graduates can expect to start working in software positions, because the industry demand is higher in that area.
Computer Science jobs and salaries
These are some of the most popular Computer Science jobs. We’ve also included the annual salaries in the US based on data from Glassdoor.
- Computer Scientist – 99,000 USD
- System Analyst – 64,600 USD
- Web Designer – 52,690 USD
- Software Programmer – 76,500 USD
- Data Scientist – 113,300 USD
- Business Analyst – 68,350 USD
- Java Developer – 79,100 USD
Computer Engineering jobs and salaries
Now let’s use the same data and structure to look at common Computer Engineering jobs:
- Computer Engineer – 92,000 USD
- Computer Architecture Developer – 85,750 USD
- Systems Engineer – 77,750 USD
- Network Engineer – 72,350 USD
- Firmware Engineer – 98,250 USD
- Mobile Device Engineer – 91,700 USD
- Quality Control (QC) Engineer – 44,400 USD
So, what does all this information mean?
That future computer scientists and engineers don’t need to worry about job opportunities despite the highly competitive market. You’ll have a well-paid job, and your salary will increase with experience. Computer Science and Computer Engineer jobs are also safe from the automation process, which looks likely to take out many work opportunities in the future.
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