Computer science undoubtedly is quite a popular career option among the young aspirants across the globe.  If you haven’t yet decided on whether to opt for computer science or which specialization to choose, this blog might help you.

There are innumerable avenues and specializations to explore in these fields and USA happens to be one of the most popular destinations for prospective students.

Computer science and related degrees lead to high paying jobs and hence attract a large number of applicants every year to the premier institutions in the US such as MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Harvard, Stanford and many more. Many eminent stalwarts of computer science have graduated from such institutes. Dr Sergey Brin, the Co-founder of Google, graduated from Stanford University.  Having a computer science degree opens the doors to a vast range of jobs such as software developer, program analyst, data scientist, data architect, software development engineer and many more.

If you are a tech savvy and passionate about computers, you must be aware of the latest trends in computer science includes cloud computing, IOT and cybersecurity.  In the simplest terms, cloud computing refers to storage and accessibility of data and programs in the internet rather than the conventional hard drive. IOT which has also become a highly sought after amongst students these days deals with automation technology and has widespread applications in various areas.

Cyber security deals with nothing but simply the protection of computer systems and networks from the any kind of theft or threat to hardware, software or electronic data.

According to statistics some of the most in demand jobs for computer science include, Cybersecurity engineer, Data scientist, Python developer, Java developer, JavaScript developer, Cloud engineer. This trend is reflected in the curriculum of the institutes which are tailor-made and broken down into specializations aligning with the market requirements. 

Considering the widespread dominance of computer science in all sectors, it opens the door to career opportunities in various areas such as research, academia, manufacturing, banking, healthcare, etc. Jobs in these fields are expected to increase in the future which would require industry ready professionals with the necessary skill sets. Some of the greatest recruiters such as Google, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft have been looking for graduates with the aptitude and required competency. Such organizations look for skilled professionals throughout the world. This is the difference that a degree from a premier institute can bring to a graduate — the transformation from a young aspirant to a competent professional equipped with all the technical languages and aptitude required by the companies.  These institutes create young dynamic talented bunch of professionals ready to face up to technical challenges and become successful.

All the best!