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Computer Science
Algorithms, software and systems: how to make computers do useful things, fast and correctly.
Who it suits
ICR
- Thinker: analysing, researching, figuring out why
- Organiser: structure, data, precision
- Builder: hands-on, tools, machines, outdoors
Students here tend to be a bit more curious, reserved than average.
Builds on
Computer science ●●●Mathematics ●●
Typically offers
High salary · Job security · Working with technology · Independence
Where it leads
Software engineer · Backend developer · Systems architect · Researcher · Founder
US median earnings, one year after a bachelor’s
$61,646
College Scorecard, US Department of Education
4,595 programmes tracked
🇩🇪 Germany 1,529🇺🇸 United States 1,208🇫🇷 France 1,100🇦🇺 Australia 296🇫🇮 Finland 210🇨🇭 Switzerland 153🇦🇹 Austria 99
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