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But a computer scientist cannot get the same jobs as a ee? My dad thinks computer science is stupid and says its based on electrical engineering so why not get that degree?
1 answer - Asked By: Profile - 3/14/2012
Is it a good idea to pursue in computer science in the united sates? I've heard that there are barely any jobs for a computer scientist in the US anymore, but i dont know if that is true or not.
0 - Asked By: ಠ_ಠ - 3/22/2010
What is the difference between a programmer and a computer scientist? They are considered 2 different jobs. I have seen job postings for both... What IS the difference? Thankyou!
7 answers - Asked By: Ed E - 12/31/2008
How much do they make compared to an average job? I have an interest in computers and was thinking about becoming a computer scientist. How much do they make? And is it good money wise compared to other jobs?
2 answers - Asked By: - 8/14/2010
I want to be a computer scientist, where do they work? How many jobs are there?
0 - Asked By: clint2134 - 10/10/2008
Im still in college studying to be a computer scientist. What jobs are out there like data entry where I can work behind a desk all day and not be bothered too much. What are those jobs called? Thanks
1 answer - Asked By: Angel in Disguise - 2/22/2012
Im still in college studying to be a computer scientist. What jobs are out there like data entry where I can work behind a desk all day and not be bothered too much. What are those jobs called? Thanks
2 answers - Asked By: Angel in Disguise - 2/22/2012
How is the job market at present for computer scientists in the GTA? What do you predict it will be like a few years from now? Thanks for your help.
1 answer - Asked By: . - 3/24/2010
Im still in college studying to be a computer scientist. What jobs are out there like data entry where I can work behind a desk all day and not be bothered too much. What are those jobs called? Thanks
2 answers - Asked By: Angel in Disguise - 2/22/2012
I plan on going to college and transfer to i dont know where to study for Computer Science but what are the actual job/s that computer scientists use and what are good universities to transfer to?
1 answer - Asked By: Esteban - 3/20/2012
Computer science designates the scientific and mathematical approach in information technology and its applications, notably computer software. A computer scientist is a scientist who specialises in the theory of computation. So, is a computer scientist knowledgeable about computer hardware? Does he know how hardware works? Can he make his own computer?
3 answers - Asked By: Jack - 5/12/2012
I mean if i graduate as a computer scientist can i work as a software engineer as well? so a computer scientist knows more?
1 answer - Asked By: - 3/6/2011
I would like to know if I can get jobs like computer programming, or networking... Also please give me details on the job outlook in the future and how it's like in a daily life of a computer scientist. Thanks a lot!
4 answers - Asked By: Raphael R - 3/10/2009
I've got about half a year until I need to start making decisions about what course I would like to make, but it's been almost a year and a half pondering about what career I would like in the first place! So basically, I would like a job where I can do the coding and create programs for the like of google or microsoft, well that's the dream anyway. I've been reading up A LOT on what the difference is between them and I think I have it down, but all it's done is made me more confused as to what to choose. I know that computer scientists tend to move into software engineering and that it tends not to go the other way, so im thinking of following that route and taking computer science. However, wouldn't it just be better to take software engineering (as I hate maths and I know that computer science deals with a lot of it) and move straight into programming. But again, I contradict myself and just think to endure the mathematical side of computer science and then move into software engineering when I go to find a career, as this would prepare me better all round and let me move into other computer related careers to get some experience and even just learn a bit more around the subject. And then again, I'm back to the start and start thinking that computer science could just be a waste of time dealing with all the maths and that I could just end up working with a development team and not need to do anything apart from code. So basically, what would be better for me? Are these even the courses I should be considering? And if it's not too much to ask, what would be the best university for these courses? However taking into consideration that although a university may have a great IT department, employers tend to look for graduates from top universities (I've looked at many graduate jobs that have the same old "looking for a candidate that has graduated from a top university"), they tend not to care about the department but rather the name of the university and its reputation. FYI, I am in college at the moment and although I'm still in my first year (studying IT), I've got distinctions across the board, 100?n all my work, so I'm well on the way to getting a great end result and top universities are a consideration.
1 answer - Asked By: Mr - 3/4/2013
Is software engineering a subset of computer engineering? I have also heard of other jobs like software architect, software developer, programmer, and computer scientist. What are those all about? Which one of these titles would video game developer fall under? I would want the ability to both design and create a concept, so which job would be best for me?
1 answer - Asked By: jdog - 12/6/2011
I want to work with computers when I am older. But I want to know what the highest paying jobs involving computers are? Is it a Computer Scientist, Computer Engineer? Computer Programmer? Game Developer? Etc. So many more too list, but which ones make the most? Thank you
2 answers - Asked By: Jay - 12/27/2007
What is the difference between the computer science course and the computer engineering course? How does a computer scientist differ from a computer engineer? Which one has more advantage? Which one is better?
1 answer - Asked By: Jack - 5/11/2012
I graduated with a BS in computer science two years ago, worked for a year, hated cubicles, returned for a degree in geology, and I graduate soon. I am doing some research doing computer modeling with a professor and really enjoying it, but when I surf around monster for job postings I really don't see much for someone with my dual degrees. I can see a need in geology for computer scientists to construct computer models and software tools, but I don't know where to send my resume. Any ideas?
2 answers - Asked By: asdf - 12/23/2009
I.e. IT guys, Computer Scientists, whatever, I want to hear what you got to say about your job because I am considering what to take in college
2 answers - Asked By: clipjammer - 11/8/2007
I want to go to college for computers, but I am not quite sure what a computer scientist actually does for work or where they would work
1 answer - Asked By: cmg2014 - 4/8/2013
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