Career Options

For those majoring in computer science, there are a number of lucrative career paths after college.

Want to learn more about potential career opportunities for your major?  “What You Can Do with a Major In…?,” brought to you by the VMI Office of Career Services, provides an overview of a variety of occupation options. Enroll today in FOCUS 2 using the access code "keydet" to sign-up and start to explore your options after VMI.

Here are some examples of occupations that may interest you:

OCCUPATION US NATIONAL MEAN SALARY
Business Intelligence Analyst $78,130.00
Computer and Information Scientists $116,320.00
Computer Hardware Engineers $123,030.00
Computer Programmer $85,180.00
Computer Systems Analyst $91,620.00
Computer Systems Engineer $145,740.00
Database Administrator $87,130.00
Information Technology Project Managers $145,740.00
Video Game Designer $88,880.00

* Salary data provided by Focus2 and US Department of Labor (2022)

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