Career Opportunities
With a M.S. in Computer Science from Monmouth University, you can look forward to an abundance of high-paying career opportunities in computer science. Not only is our world growing exponentially more dependent on computers and computing, but there is also a serious shortage of highly skilled people in the field.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that computer and information technology occupations will grow 12% from 2014 to 2024, while computer and information technology occupations are expected to add about 488,500 new jobs from 2014 to 2024 during the same period. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition)
Your master’s degree can prepare you for many career opportunities with companies of all sizes from small, local software firms to large, multinational companies. You may even want to start your own company in web development, app development, or many other areas. Career options include:
- Software Developer
- Information Security Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Network Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Software Project Manager
- Software Requirements Developer
- Info Technology Operations Manager
- Customer Support Specialist
