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<p>And it makes sense. Not only are computer and information research scientist jobs growing at rates much faster than the national average for all occupations, but jobs are also off-shooting from the field in areas like <a href="https://fortune.com/education/information-technology/best-online-masters-in-data-science/">data science</a> and <a href="https://fortune.com/education/bootcamps/best-cybersecurity-bootcamps/">cybersecurity.</a></p>



<p>But because a plain computer science degree can be considered broad in nature, many schools provide opportunities for students to dive deep into these areas through concentrations and specializations. Other growth areas include artificial intelligence, game design, and <a href="https://fortune.com/education/articles/virtual-reality-graduate-programs/">extended reality</a>.</p>


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<p>Overall, tech salaries are strong despite a slight dip in 2023. According to Dice’s Tech Salary Trends report, the average was <a href="https://fortune.com/education/articles/dice-tech-salary-trends-report-2024/">$111,193</a> last year.</p>



<p>Then, the question remains surrounding what are the actual career opportunities with a <a href="https://fortune.com/education/articles/what-can-you-do-with-a-computer-science-degree/">computer science degree</a>. Luckily, there are numerous high-paying jobs everyday. In particular, the need for <a href="https://fortune.com/education/articles/what-is-a-data-scientist/">data scientists</a> and cybersecurity experts are growing the fastest. </p>


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<div class="wp-block-getwid-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Occupation</td><td>Growth rate, 2022–2032</td><td>Median annual pay, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Data scientists</td><td>35%</td><td>$121,610 </td></tr><tr><td>Information security analysts</td><td>32%</td><td>$112,000</td></tr><tr><td>Software developers</td><td>26%</td><td>$127,260</td></tr><tr><td>Computer and information research scientists</td><td>23%</td><td>$136,620</td></tr><tr><td>Web developers and digital designers</td><td>16%</td><td>$80,730</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td><strong>26.4%</strong></td><td><strong>$115,644</strong></td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption><em>Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</em></figcaption></div>



<p>Thai Le, an associate professor of computer and information science at the University of Mississippi, says keeping up with the most up-to-date developments and skills will be beneficial to landing a job since companies are also trying out new things.</p>



<p>“I think knowing about this field and learning about these skills and applying your knowledge over time—trying things out online and catching up with the literature is also very important,” he says.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">One of the most important skills to learn? AI</h2>



<p>Jeff Tarr, CEO of Skillsoft—which includes <a href="https://fortune.com/education/articles/codecademy-new-ai-trainings-intro-to-chatgpt-online-learning-platform/">Codecademy</a>—says that learning AI skills is paramount for everyone, not just for those in the computer science or tech space.</p>



<p>“It is affecting every knowledge worker job to some extent—if it hasn’t, it will soon,” he tells <em>Fortune</em>. </p>



<p>For those who are especially invigorated by AI—there are an increasing number of positions focused on the subject, like <a href="https://fortune.com/2024/01/31/businesses-scrambling-appoint-ai-leaders-caio-compensation-packages-average-1-million-accenture-ey-ge-healthcare/">chief AI officer</a>, AI/machine learning engineer, and AI architects. These positions are achievable through a computer science path, likely with a concentration or certification in an area like big data, AI, and/or machine learning.</p>



<p>At the same time, Tarr notes it is, above all, essential to pick a career that excites you.</p>



<p>“My counsel, first of all, is you gotta do what you love, right?” Tarr says. ”Then the key is, can you find something you love to do that is also in demand?”</p>



<p>The good news is that there is no sign computer science-related fields are slowing down, and opportunities will likely be available for the foreseeable future as the world becomes more tech-reliant. In fact, the tech employment rate is around 2.3%—lower than national levels—according to <a href="https://www.comptia.org/newsroom/press-releases/tech-industry-employment-grows-for-second-straight-month-job-postings-for-future-hiring-rebound-comptia-analysis-reveals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CompTIA</a>.</p>



<p>Other than becoming a namesake computer scientist, <em>Fortune</em> has laid out a few of the career paths possible while studying computer science. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cybersecurity expert</h2>



<p><strong>Projected growth (2023):</strong> 5.2%</p>



<p><strong>Average tech salary (2023):</strong> $140,565 (engineer/architect); $96,451 (analyst)</p>



<p><strong>Skills: </strong>Networking, cloud computing, risk management </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Data scientist</h2>



<p><strong>Projected growth (2023):</strong> 5.5%</p>



<p><strong>Average tech salary</strong>: $106,130</p>



<p><a href="https://fortune.com/education/articles/data-science-skills/"><strong>Skills</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Python, SQL, R, C++; Statistics, mathematics, computer science, cloud computing</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Data analyst</h2>



<p><strong>Projected growth (2023):</strong> 5.5%</p>



<p><strong>Average tech salary (2023):</strong> 79,589</p>



<p><a href="https://fortune.com/education/articles/data-analyst-skills/"><strong>Skills</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, JavaScript, and SAS; Data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Software developer</h2>



<p><strong>Projected growth (2023):</strong> 4.7%</p>



<p><strong>Average tech salary (2023):</strong> 123,067</p>



<p><strong>Skills:</strong> Programming languages such as JavaScript, C++, Python</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Web designers</h2>



<p><strong>Projected growth (2023):</strong> 4.7%</p>



<p><strong>Average tech salary (2023)</strong>: $85,897 (developer)</p>



<p><strong>Skills</strong>: Programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; User experience and user interface (UX/UI) knowledge</p>



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<p><em>Sources: Projected rates (2023) – </em><a href="https://www.cyberstates.org/pdf/CompTIA_State_of_the_tech_workforce_2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>CompTIA State of the Tech Workforce 2023</em></a><em>; Average tech salaries (2023) –</em><a href="https://www.dice.com/technologists/ebooks/tech-salary-report/salary-trends.html#Occupations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em> Dice Tech Salary Trends report</em></a></p>



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