Career Paths for Computer Science Majors
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2018
- In the computer science industry, the amount of job opportunities and career paths available are ever-growing. Let's lay out a few of those career paths to help you better understand what you want.
I didn't mention every career path, and I didn't go into full detail on those I mentioned. As I said in the video, I'm just giving an overall idea of a few careers to hopefully help others understand a few of their options.
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That intro is cool asf (the camera thing)
Alfredo Sanchez agreed
“The camera thing”
agreed
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That's exactly what I said. Hopefully it wasn't a premade template
1. Java/C++ Developer
2. Mobile App Developer
3. Web Developer
4. Game Developer
5. Cyber Security
6. Information Technology
7. Data Base Analyst
Data Science as well
Can I learn enough cybersecurity with this major or do I have to specialize in it? I'm confused because the uni that has cybersecurity actually has worse environment for living so I'm going for computer science at a different uni. What would you recommend?
Data Engineering also
Cyber security is pretty fun. I like everything involving computer science
Software engineering
Machine learning engineering
Etc
Dunno why but I keep hearing "Java opportunitiy" instead of "Job opportunity" lol
lol!
Tbh, i heard "java opportunity" too
Same xD
Same haha
I hear laurel
Assembler / C++ is really good learning early. Even though it's hard. Cause if you know how a computer works, which C++ / Assembler teaches you. You'll write efficent code in many languages.
Agreed.
Many people likes to start with high level languages like java or python but it's alot better to go the other way around imo. There is a reason why usually a C++ programmer programs better in java than a java programmer programs in C++
I don't know why you say a C++ programmer is better than a java programmer?
khanh chung yeah that’s not true.
Vali Zeth yes C or Java
Bro I'm a blue collar guy. First in my family to get into technology. Thanks for the video.
No problem. I'm the same way.
Same here man, kinda sucks but I love it and they’ll never understand I swear haha
me too man!
Th Duk Me too
Haha me too i am the first in my family that will choose to learn computer science, all family is (stupid) in tech
I don't know how, but I am glad I found your channel. :)
3 things: algorithms, machine learning, and security
I'm with you my man. Grew up hauling logs and cutting lumber, joined the navy as a mechanic for 9 years. Now I'm 30 and looking for a career shift. Learned basic Java and Python programming, got on a software engineering program at a university and I love it. Now I'm trying to decide which direction I want to take as far as a discipline in the field.
How’s it went dude?
I’m a senior in high school, going into CS. This channel has helped me get ready for uni, and I appreciate how you go out of your way to help others.
Any tips?
How u doing now? ( I am also a school graduate now and plan to study CS)
Update?
Updateeeeeee
He prolly quit lol
Been learning CS(coding) since last September and I’m halfway through junior year of HS now. This channel is amazing and I appreciate everything you do up here.
Dude awesome video, I am an incoming freshman going to UNR! I was really back and forth about being sure CS was for me. But you are truly the first online resource to really inspire me to go for it and confirmed my passion! Thanks man I subbed for sure.
I relate so much to your blue collar history. Growing up in the South, I had never heard of programming until I was 20 and a laid-off welder, then was hooked. Congrats on everything!
Im wondering, where you at now? Salute
@@sagat223 still have a year and a half left of school lol
@@TheBox225 hope you made it through school ;)
Thanks for the info. With all the different ways that the computer science degree can go, your videos are very reassuring and informative. Keep it up!
If you are grounded in C and Assembly, every other language becomes easier. A lot of languages and more so, their libraries are predicated on C. Start by running linux, write network applications, starting with a high level language like python (which is easy - even referred to as executable pseudocode). That gives you a foothold on the higher level abstractions. Then drop down to C and write drivers. At that point, you’re basically grounded for almost anything.
With that behind you, you can interface your databases directly with C code, program embedded systems, and with knowledge of Inter Process Communications, you can integrate anything.
More important than the language, is having an extensive knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms. With such a foundation, whatever language you choose will only serve as a tool for the job, because you already know what you want to do.
Certainly taking notes
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Super Savage Akira the easy way is go get a CS degree. That may sound counter intuitive but trust me when I say this. If money is the issue, start at a community college then go from there. There’s always financial aid options too. It’s worth it in the end.
Just found your channel and im 18 about to go to college for a computer programming class in a few months, very useful and im subscribing
Starting my computer science degree in two days!!! I am soooo excited and I really appreciate your videos!!
I watched a couple your vids and just subscribed to your channel! I went to school for cs and psychology. My interests kind of fell into the user experience and interface design/development. I ended up going down the career path of being an information architecht!
Much appreciated! I really like UX/UI work, too.
Haha I used to do blue collar work as well! Can’t wait to be doing iOS full time!
“Used to”+“can’t wait”=unemployed?
Haha yep! I put money in savings so I could study full time
Man!! You are a source of some information dude hats off and thanks a lot 💜
This has a lot of information that I have never realised before and I am planning to take a Career in Computer Science. Thank you :)
thank you for the insight i recently thought I would see what i can grasp from computer science so far im enjoying it, I my self am a machine operator so its super new to me. This was helpful though :)
Glad I was helpful and that you're liking CS. I've worked blue collar jobs all my life, and after high school was going to work at the power company. I somehow ended up going to college and now 5 years later I'm about to graduate lol
Just watched 2 of your vids for the first time, your intro with the camera and the search bar is doooooooope 🤟
Thank you!
Thanks so much for the video it really helps me to see what I really need to do !!! Thank you !!
By far one of the most helpful youtube channels on the subject.
Just starting my computer science journey and I'm subbed!
When I started studying computer science I had an idea of what I wanted to do, now I feel kinda lost so thanks for this video, it helped me organize my head better :)
Thank you for making this video. You are like a mentor for me
I LIKED THIS VIDEO AFTER READING THE THUMBNAIL.
Thanks a lot man, you cleared all my doubts. I was not getting this type of video. Now I got this, !!! YEAH !!!
Thank you very much for this ,bruh💫💫
Loving the videos! Would you ever consider doing a series on interview questions or some tutorial videos on programming concepts now that you're nearly finished your degree?
That's a great suggestion! I actually have a list of video ideas on those topics that I plan to make within the next month or two.
watched this video before I went back to university. watching this again after taking 2 semesters of computer science. I understand more now. great video.
What about now
Bro Iam really happy I found this channel thanks ❤️
Love the channel you definitely deserve way more subs than you have!
Paid hacking sounds dope
LanPodder that it does lol
it does sound amazing, but it is a VERY difficult job
The term "hacking" refers to any piece of software written very quickly. It's quite literally just fast programming, nothin' special.
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@@youtubeaccount0x073 Yup I know absolutely nothing dude! I totally look up to elon musk and didn't make that my name to go with the profile picture and for it to be a joke. nope totally didn't.
I’m a farm boy who is studying to be a software developer! So I relate this pretty well. I appreciate your advice!!
Two years has passed so how are you?
Thanks for sharing your video, it is opening my mind a bit more to my field ^_^
Nice Video! Also, when I was in science I got the notification that you hearted my comment. I was happy man
Thanks! And I hope I didn't distract you from science too much lol
Really eye opening
Thanks man
I subbed
nice to see common joe straight talk.. thank you for shooting from the hip..
i know its been a while since someone has left a comment but thanks for this video you have really helped me out
Best intro on youtube
Best comment on youtube
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Best like to replay on youtube
Great vid man, really helpful :)
clear and great video thanks
Thanks, this was very helpful. I'm looking at going into cyber security but I'm not too sure what part just yet. All the best for your last year 😁😁 (p.s from Australia 🇦🇺)
Go for it! And thank you!
thank you so much .. you helped big time
Looking back, this is the video that made me decide. I want to become a mobile app iOS developer. I was so lost during college because I didn’t want to do what the curriculum was telling me. I am very thankful that this video existed at the time.
I've been doing Computer science at highschool ( I'm a senior) and we've touched on all the basics of Computer science. I've been loving basically everything besides SQL.
Anyways this video was extremely helpful since i have to decide on the college's I want to apply to and what I want to focus on. Thanks!
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Thank you, fantastic broad insight! I watched with my 14 year old son who may go into computer science. We live in Houston and many of the jobs here are petroleum engineering but he would love to create video games (don't they all). I personally like the idea of living in the country and being a hog farmer like you were LOL I'm no longer a fan of big (hot and humid ) cities, but that's where the jobs are. Thanks again!
I'm happy to help! And yes, I also wanted to create video games, or at least mods for video games. Epic Games (Fortnite) is actually located over in North Carolina, which is fairly close to where I live and has quite a bit of country and cheap cost of living (if your son is also into the idea of country living, etc.).
As for where I live, it's a great life for my wife and me. We're not a fan of big cities either; however, when it comes to humidity we're sitting at about 80% at the moment lol (swamp lands) but luckily the temp is low 80s instead of the typical 90-100!
Man thanks for this video. I'm doing my first year in CSE rn and i was completely clueless about the course and exactly I'm studying for. Now I have some idea and goals in my head. Thanks a lot! 💜
Thanks for this information. I'm a senior as well, graduating this December (2018). I'm not a computer science major though; I'm on the biology track. Unfortunately I won't be able to take any more classes at my current school (after graduation) because its too expensive. Down the road is a satellite school of Texas A&M, based in Killeen, Texas. They fit perfectly into my school expense budget. Although since its a brand new school (the main Texas A&M location is in Bryan/College Station), their program list is small, and I assume the variety of each program is narrow as well. What might you conclude from their Computer Science program overview(?):
“The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program places an emphasis on the theoretical and mathematical foundations of computing. The program is designed to develop students’ problem-solving and programming skills. Students are exposed to computer operating systems, programming, computer networking, computer architecture, database design, and additional program topics.”
When I read theory and math, it makes me think its preparing students for research and graduate school.
The bigger campus in Bryan/College Station has more options within this degree program, but its too far for me right now.
Thanks in advance!
Computer Science is like that at all schools. That’s actually the perfect description of a computer science degree. You learn a lot of theory and math, but also how to implement what you learn in code (sometimes).
Thanks :)
James Shaw how did the switch to computer science go? I'm a junior in college who also went the biology route in hopes to go to med school, but I don't think it's what I want. I want to get into computer science or IT because myself and the people around me have noticed I'm much more interested in how technology is always changing rather than what's going on with biology. If you don't mind telling me, how did youmake your decision and how has it worked out for you?
You have no idea how much I needed this THANK YOU!!
I'm more than half way through my major and I haven't really put any thought into what job I'd like to pursue, thanks for the info.
update?
Going into college for a CS diploma. In truth, I didn't really have a goal in mind. I started wanting to program to make games. But as I learned more about computers and how they were made. I thought to myself "It would be so beneficial if you could fix or build a computer from spare parts if your laptop went down."
But there are other fields I have interests in as well. I've been thinking about artificial intelligence and game design. Thinking of experimenting on new ways of making games rather than following the same old formula. And also emulation.
The thing is. These things I've mentioned are all based on personal interests. Fields that I wish to go into to improve my understanding of CS.
When it comes to work-related fields. I'm thinking about becoming a web developer, working online. Or if it's in a real office, a computer engineer or technician.
The thing is. I feel like I'd be very unsatisfied if I leave out hardware or software. I'd like to implement them together to fully feel accomplished in my learning journey.
Sorry for the long rant here. This took me over a year to fully come to a decision as to what I want to be and what to do when I get my CS diploma.
For the pen testing courses what books do the professors recommend to read ?
Dear Forrest, I've been watching quite a few of your videos and your knowledge is always captivating. My question for you is how long did it take you to save money in order to peruse the career you always wanted? Did you get a loan and work it off? I ask only because I am a single father and have the desire to work from home so I can be with my child. Hope to hear from you soon.
Totally agree for web-development (fullstack) !! there is so much.. :D I started after school at Nokia (mobile phones app developer, i like it..) and then took 5 years on web (fullday/fullstack). Now it is time to took a change in role as iOS mobile developer. Can wait for first app release :)
Data science is another big one. Also, process modelling and optimization (like a distillation column for DuPont).
thanks for this video it was worth watching.
As a senior in high school I’ve had a love for coding websites since my 6th grade year. Sadly enough for my last year they didn’t give me the AP Computer Science class I had requested. I’m hoping to graduate and grow my development knowledge more in college. I have a love for anything to do with technology and computers
Good luck! It's a lot of fun!
As much as I want to try most of these career paths, I prefer to stick to one path and that is mobile application development. I did android development with Kotlin, now switched to react native considering it's demand in my country.
I'm currently looking into taking Computer Science next year to become a Pen Tester, thank you for the help.
Thinking about taking a coding Bootcamp at Colombia university in NYC. What is your opinion on that route. Also after that should I continue working on my degree or get a job after that .
RANT below containing my current struggle with my major:
while watching this video i realized i agreed with you on why i'm hating my senior year of CS. for our graduation projects we were told we needed to develop a web app or mobile app, neither of which we had courses or prerequisites in (yes believe it a BSc in computer science without a web development course then being asked to develop a web app). and i hate it because of having to learn and use multiple languages to create my web app. i learned a bit of HTML and tiny bit of PHP while in an internship but i don't know how to use them together, how to add an SQL database with them. in fact i didn't even know what front end and back end meant! i guess i'm not invested in my major as i should be, and call me lazy but i would've preferred having courses about these things and paying extra than getting to my senior year and have to do a graduation project without even having much time to do research and learn new languages.
I have a small issue with this video, specifically cyber-security. You see no one, and I do mean pretty much no one is going to hire you as a penetration tester right out of school, that is more of a experienced position.
So how do you get there?
There are different levels of pen tester, just like there are different levels of programmer. At the most basic, they're just running tools like Nessus.
@@kingjoeblack5 Certifications like OSCP, Pentest+ and CEH.
This is really eye opening, 2 years until I gotta go to college
You in college yet lol?
let us know👁👄👁
hows college
that intro camera transition was dope
Thanks lots for info it's really helpful!!!!!
Good video... One question tho...
Do you recommend a degree in Computer Science for someone who doesn't know what to major in?
Love the reviews keep em coming pkease
This is accurate, thank you for that. Guys, listen to this guy.
I appreciate the kind words!
Very nice and helpful video 👍👍 thnx so much :)
By any chance can you expand on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in general
Like just an other video Thnx 🤓🤓👍👍
I'd really like to make some AI videos, but it's a big task to make one of those in-depth videos. I'll try to get around to it soon. And thank you!
Nice! thanks man!
What school did you go to? Thanks so much for the professional video! For once a video that doesn't have profanity and I can watch with my younger guys.
Nice I’m a tree trimmer, going to school for computer science can’t wait to start working in this field
make a video on how was your math experience with this major.
Adding it to the list!
John S .
ForrestKnight thank you.
I went as far as differential equations.
Math is huge in CS in my path Math is going to be a minor. If you wanna avoid some of the Math get in an Information Technology program.
First semester com science student. My goals are in development, quantum computing, computer research etc. I am 38, retired from my first career, and curious on how to get there.
I am taking all the discreet math and basics this year on a 4 year BS program. What would be most logical next step? Coding is simply a necessary stepping stone.
I have a s degree in IS and now not long before achieving my computer science degree. I’m going Into Databases. One can be either an administrator or developer of databases. I think DBAs are among the most paid too.
thanks man! I went to China for my Computer Science degree and I was keenly interested in programming in particular..but the university was just starting to incorporate this degree and we were the first international students to do it so their teaching was lackluster and we had the same lecturers throughout the whole 3 years although they did teach us C,C++,python and java we only seemed to scratch the surface and could not make any useful apps from them I mainly enjoyed python and java especially when we did android programming last semester which seemed like one of the first courses we actually got to develop stuff but i'm at the end of my 3rd year and we still haven't done any calculus,physics or web development and we are left with only a semester then we go to internships and write our thesis and im afraid they might not teach us that so I started it by myself on freecode camp and its been going well so far do you have any suggestions on a path I might take anything is useful lol this video gave me hope that I can still make it in this field since I had lost the drive to code anymore thanks bro! just venting here and you got yourself a new sub!
Glad to have you!! And thank you for sharing!
Thank you for helping me
Wow! Your videos are great!
So I’m young and thinking about going into the computer science field. At the moment I am learning python then I play either have or JavaScript. Still I don’t know if want to go into this field or not for a career. I’ve liked my class so far. What would you recommend for a job and/or how to find and research computer science jobs. This will help a lot thank you!
This was so helpful thx :)
Great video, thanks! I'm currently a 2nd year undergraduate from London. Are you still a undergraduate, and I'm curious of how old you are? Thanks
Thank you! I’m graduating in a few weeks. And I’m 23.
Great Video Mann!!
You mentioned about universities requiring Java/C++, I recently started with Python (and I'm loving it) and was hoping to get rid of Java.But as it is a university requirement , I'd have to be proficient in atleast Java or C++ right? Is there no way of getting around it by learning diff lang (like python in my case) instead ?
Thank you! And well, my college required us to use C++ and Java for many of the courses. I’m not sure how it is at other colleges.
Thanks
Amit Rokade I'd say get good with python before trying to learn java. Be able to build basic projects in python, maybe learn a bit of theory, a bit of objected oriented programming, recursion, sorting algorithms etc.
Once you're good with all of that, java becomes a lot easier to learn than if you had started with java.
Also, I'd say it helps to focus on one language at a time if you can. Often, you'll be able to apply what you learned in one language to other languages.
You can try but you will always fail to ignore java and c plus plus again and again in your career
took a free career test, they told me im a good fit for tech, engineering, and financing. im 26, high school grad, learning css rn and not in school. personally excited, but also kinda scared that this might not be a good fit for me.
Hey man, huge thanks for your videos! I’m working full time right now blue collar job and learning java/c++, in hopes when I get my immigration papers I will be able to afford to go to school for software engineering.
Is it ok to do so at the age of 25-26? Like entering workforce on entry level at 30... is it worth it?
I've never been in that situation, so take my view with a grain of salt. I think companies will be just fine with hiring you as long as you meet their standards, regardless of age.
What if I like literally EVERYTHING you mentioned?? Like every day I’m learning new different stuff and I like all coding in general. Idk which one I should go for
I took some courses on cybersecurity and game dev on udemy and coursera. Currently taking an intro course in machine learning. And I learned website development using Angular, React on TH-cam. Also django, as well as flask (I saw Tech with Tim's YT series to learn those). I learned HTML, CSS, and JS in school as well as Java. And I'm currently working as an intern doing back-end work, developing .NET applications with C#. We also manage databases using the Dapper library for C#. I just like all programming in general idk which one to go for when I graduate college...any tips?
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Computer science curriculums in university seem very general... kind of like a cocktail. Is it better to follow a universities curriculum or to learn an focus on a specific language first?
Hey forrest do you think that a systems engineer can do things like a computer scientist? Not the same but like the things like working on tech development, coding, creating video games and AI tech development because the carrer's program stats that there are classes about systems engineering, algorythm, coding, web and apps development, physics, informatic security and other things ... what do you think?
Im a computer science student who has gone back and forth trying to figure out what i want to specialize in. I like front end web dev but you really hit the nail on the head about there being soo many frameworks and choices in web development.
I'm trying to stick to learning html, css, and javascript for now so I dont get so overwhelmed with all the other things. Though I am kinda worried that will limit me in possible job oppurtunitues.
Yeah I'm in the same boat man :/ - I'm interested in front end web development and I plan to major in CS but I'm worried if it's the best decision to major in, the for the career I want as mentioned before :(
I’m stuck between the business industry or just going too school for computer science is it really worth it?
I grew up around computers its the only thing im truly interested in. Everything i do involves computers built my first a 9 but didnt follow that carrier path because i basically didnt exist where i live, well my schools were religious primary school and a language high school. I was a science fact type of person really young. So now after so long i am studying hard to become the best in programming and computer science. Plus loads of job opportunity is a thing i like to hear and the pay. So either way programming or computer science.
Loved it!!
I hope to be an IT. What is the first one you discussed? Idk what it is called coz im just turning 12th grade but that's what i like to do.
I've taken Information Technology course in a reputed college because I wasn't eligible for CS. Or else, CS was my preference. What should I do or study to close the gap between CS and IT? Kindly help.
Hey! I am currently pursuing Computer Engineering but now into my 2nd year i dont like coding that much.I have really gotten into graphic designing and stuff and was thinking about pursuing UI/UX for my Masters.So will a Computer Engineering Degree help me?
great video (a cs student) thank you ^^
the intro was awesome btw, great graphics
Thank you!
Hi. Just subbed. Nice video. Actually helped me out with career choice.