I've graduated with an AA in computer science. I'll get my bachelor's degree if I have to for a specific career. The issue I'm facing is that I have no idea what to pursue. Software development, computer networking, cyber security... It's a seemingly endless list. How should I proceed? For those who have a career, what led you there?

Just someone getting into the area and a bit overwhelmed with all the choices there are, afraid of investing in the wrong trajectory.

Im a new grad with a masters, graduated in 2022. I still never found a software engineering role (yes, I’m very unique with this story, right?) I’ve been mostly applying for software engineering roles but I don’t even get answers back anymore. I can’t even tell you when’s the last time I even had an interview. With the recent news on H1B engineers and all that, I’m slowly giving up on my dream of being a software engineer, but I still want to do something in computer science. What roles are in high demand for entry level? I have an interest in cyber security (though I have to get a certificate first) but seems like it may be the same as software engineering roles where there’s basically 0 entry level positions hiring. At this point any money I had is running dry and my crappy customer service job isn’t cutting it anymore so I’d really appreciate if anyone had any recommendations for any CS career paths that maybe be easier for an entry level like me to get into. I’m probably dumb for asking this but figured it’s worth a shot. I just want to have hope again

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So i will be graduated by fall 2026. I am doing a degree in computer science. I am yet not sure what i am going to do after graduation. Those who are working in industry, what do you think are the viable career options available for CS graduates?

I'm 25 graduated 2022 with a bachelor's of science in Computer Science I took a gap year and then was the main care taker for my older family members for my second year.. I haven't coded in that time.. any ideas what jobs will take me as this point. I've applied and not even help desk IT jobs will give me a shot.. Any clues as to what jobs I can get????

Hey everyone, I'm a final-year Computer Science student (graduating in 2025), but I’ve realized that coding isn’t my thing.

I’m trying to figure out what career options would be a good fit for someone with a CS background but who prefers non-coding roles.

I’d love to hear from people who were in a similar situation or have insights on what’s growing in the job market right now. Any advice on industries, job roles, or even skills/certifications that can help me stand out would be super helpful!

Thanks in advance!

I am an undergrad student. And I don’t know how do I choose a career in it. I have heard that almost every career field in the tech world has around same salaries. So what do I look for?

Talking about my interest I haven’t tried anything yet except some python programming.

I have heard cybersecurity area is not affected by recession.

Someone help please!!! 🙏

Hey guys. We’ve all heard it: the job market is bad. I surpassed a full year of my job search back in January of this year, and I graduated back in May of ‘23. My luck so far with my job search has been phenomenally awful, and I need to be looking for alternatives. With a bachelor’s in CS, what other jobs do I have a reasonably good chance to get with my degree that aren’t directly software engineering or teaching? I’ve considered IT and have the sort of “know a thing or two because I’ve seen a thing or two” knowledge, but I’m lacking the certifications that show off that sort of thing on a resumé (and am not earning enough money to just be dropping $300 on one of those tests at the moment). I’ve been working on a personal project here and there when I’ve had downtime, but it’s frankly more of a hobby to keep my skills sharp than anything else.

At this point everyone is going for the software engineer role. Are there any other jobs that a computer science degree is usable?

Hello, I am a high school senior trying to decide on a career. I am considering computer science as a career, but I don't like Mathematics. Would I have to do a lot of difficult Math like Calculus 1 and 2 to get a computer science degree?

21, current CS major. i understand that the field is oversaturated and I understand that there are people with loads of experience failing to get jobs. But I have a genuine question: what else can I do with a CS degree? And isn’t this shortage only in SWE?

The reason Im asking is because technology is genuinely my only passion, I mean, in the sense that I enjoy learning about it, listening to podcasts, reading articles etc. i cannot, CANNOT do that with anything else and idk if that’s an issue or just how I see tech, but it’s true.

I don’t want to give up on this degree despite the doom posts and tons of data I’ve read up on, but is there any other field in which I can combine my love for technology/programming and still succeed. I do prefer the artistic side of programming (front end based projects) but I can work harder to understand the back end more.

What other stable options are there for technology based positions or computer science fields? I literally don’t know what else to do with my life soooo

No doubt there has been a lot of negativity lately. Does anyone know any jobs that aren’t traditional “software engineer” where CS skills can enable you to perform really well? For whatever reasons, even a really solid resume is not a guaranteed job in this market, but I feel like a candidate with a solid CS education/skillset could excel in some niche or industry outside of traditional CS roles. Looking to explore some new options as a newish grad instead of being tunnel vision for swe at faang forever

Basically title. I feel like it’s automatically assumed that CS degree = SWE…. But what else do people actually do with it?

Hi, I’m in high school and I love computer science, I’m learning Java on my own right now and I’m taking my school’s new AP Computer Science class next year and I’m doing a science research project that is mostly written in Java. I have fallen in love with programming. I always loved computers but programming seemed so daunting until I just decided to dive head first into it and I’ve loved every second of it. However, I’m worried about job opportunities. I hear horror stories about how over saturated the industry is with programmers and the lack of jobs. People who go through their whole degree just to end up working at McDonalds for years after college. Is this actually an issue or do people over exaggerate and cherry pick certain stories?

I'm studying computer science, and I want to know what my options are after college. Please specify what degree(s) you have, your job now, and the tasks/ fields of computer science involved in it. Any information is helpful!

Hello all! I am currently entering my sophomore year of college, I am majoring in computer science. I know that the major lays the foundation for me, but I am having a hard time understanding what I should specifically concentrate on as I go through undergrad.

Since completing my first year, I am getting nervous at the idea of doing something like engineering(I do not feel confident in my skills, and the city I live in is extremely competitive). I don't feel like I wouldn't thrive as a engineer, and wanted to ask what are some careers that are good for someone in computer science who doesn't want to go through the engineering track?

I have been looking into cybersecurity and data analytics, someone who is in this field, please shed some light on these fields and how it is!

TLDR: what are some careers that are good for someone in computer science who doesn't want to go through the engineering track?

I am starting University this September and thinking of changing my degree pathway to Computer Science but not sure if it's right for me.

Apart from coding/programming what does a CS degree entail? I have been looking at the Uni modules but don't really understand them as there's a lot of new stuff.

I just started learning to code with Python and enjoy it so far and I like Maths in general but how do I know whether or not I will enjoy a CS degree and the jobs that come after

Edit: Thank you for all those who reply and give advice, much appreciated.