CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Computer Science?
You can do a lot with this major! Computer Science majors go on to successful careers in business, web and software development, publishing, academics, government, the arts, research, and much more.
Computer science degrees are offered through both the Institute of Technology (IT) and the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). IT offers a Bachelor of Science; CLA offers a Bachelor of Arts in computer science. For more information, contact the Computer Science and Engineering department.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
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Career Titles of Alumni with this Major
Below is a small sampling of CLA alumni job titles. (Individual profiles may have changed since this information was first gathered.)
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- Software Engineer, Medtronic
Common Career Titles for this Major
- Analytics Consultant
- Applications Developer
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Scientist
- Consultant
- Database Administrator
- Database Analyst
- Hardware Salesperson
- Information Specialist
- Network Manager
- Operations Analyst
- Program Analyst
- Project Manager
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Programmer
- Teacher
- Tester
- Web Developer
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Computer Science majors develop skills that are applicable to a variety of careers. These skills include:
- Strong technical knowledge and analysis skills
- Computer programming languages
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Independent, self-motivated work ethic
- Information management skills
- Ability to organize, classify and interpret data
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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