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Computer Science Careers

Computer and information scientists typically explore problems in computing and develop theories and models to address those problems including determining computing needs and system requirements, developing new computing languages, software systems, and other tools to improve user experiences, design and conduct experiments to test software systems, and analyze the results of their experimentation to improve computer software and hardware.

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  • Basic Requirements: Master's degree
  • Typical Wages: $140-150k/yr (in Colorado)
  • Typical Hours: 8 hrs/day
  • Job Outlook: 20% growth over the next 10 years (much faster than the average)
  • Next Position: Computer/IT Manager
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