Careers in Computer Science
Nearly every profession relies on individuals who have computer experience. The pharmaceutical and healthcare industries demand employees with this specialized expertise. A BS in computer science with a concentration in a health science will offer you a wide range of career possibilities:
- Managers and researchers at HMOs use sophisticated software to make economic decisions about health care.
- Pharmaceutical companies rely on computers to develop new and life-prolonging medications for society.
- Employers such as GlaxoSmithKline, Wyeth, Aventis Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, CVS, and Rite Aid look to us because they know our graduates are well prepared.
- With a degree in computer science, you are not limited to just the health industry, but can apply your knowledge to any field.
Rewarding Futures
Graduates of the Department of Bioinformatics and Computer Science earn competitive salaries immediately following graduation. According to a national survey conducted recently, students in computer science earned salaries ranging from $50,000 to $60,000 upon graduating.