How useful is a degree in Computer Science?
I have been told that Computer Science is a good major in today's society. The thing is I am not exactly sure what you would do with a computer science degree. What would your career be exactly? What can you choose from? What's the difference between Computer science and engineer? #science #engineer #computer
4 answers
Brandi’s Answer
Hi there!
Computer science focuses more on the software side of computers. Programming and designing games and other applications. A computer science degree is good because it not only teaches you how to program (and once you learn the HOW, learning different programming languages becomes a matter of syntax) but it teaches you how computer programs work. A computer science degree, IMHO, is a useful foundation for any IT degree.
Computer engineering focuses more on the hardware aspects of the computer. It's more WHAT makes the computer mechanically run. It's almost like a computer based electrical engineering program. If you like tinkering with the computer or building them, then CE is a great career and major to focus on.
Adam’s Answer
Youve done a really good thing to stop and ask this question on possible outcomes before signing up. Many people jump in to a computer science degree because someone said it is a good degree. Whilst it may well be the best fit for you, it is also possible that there may be something that is a better fit for what you end up wanting to do in the workforce.
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JEREMIE’s Answer
Very useful. Most companies nowadays need software engineers so you should be in a good position to get a job. Also more and more companies will need developers so it will be valuable in the future too.
It will also help you being structured in the way you solve problems.