I have just graduated from my community college and I obtained my Associate in Science degree. After my two years I have been looking at more majors that may interest me. How is the job outlook for Computers and Information Technology? I chose this field because they dont seem like they have to do the hardware part in computers like fixing them and programing software but rather build and design things to computers. I will do more research more about it. I also picked this major because it does not require a lot of math or physics, which are my weakest subjects. I kind of like Biomedical Engineering but as I said before it requires so much math, physics and even chemsitry. There is nothing wrong with chemistry to me because I like it and enjoy learning about the subject.
So far I have taken Calculus 1 and 11 as well as General Chemistry so if I was so go into the CIS program, I will not need anymore math, science or physics. Nowner compared to Biomedical Engineering I will need wayy more Chemistry, math and Physics.
Anywayd, my interest I have also learned about myself is that I love to write so maybe something in research would be beneficial for me. I am so confused when it comes to deciding a major. I want to make the right decision so once I graduate with my Bachelor’s degree I can find a job right away and make a good living. Can someone help me? Thanks.
Sorry for my grammatical errors and mispelling, I am typing on my cell phone. I am not around a computer.
“if I was so go into the CIS program, I will not need anymore math, science or physics”
Then it does seem a program you should explore. Information Science people are in demand. Your affinity for writing suggests you have creativity that suits the work of web development, for which the Bureau of Labor Statistics has an especially high projection of growth in number of jobs. That and their job projections for all other occupations are at http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_table_102.htm.
The BLS also predicts better than average job growth for technical writers.
Research is about a whole lot more than writing.
I’m a little confused. Hardware and software are two different things, so “programming software” is not the “hardware part in computers.” Plus, building and designing things for computers IS programming software…unless you are talking about building the physical structure of computers, which is the hardware part.
IT is about using computers to manipulate information, or data. People who major in IT usually go on to work support roles for companies that use computers to store data, also known as “everyone.” IT workers help to manage and maintain the computer networks that companies use as well as managing data that they collect and store to do their work. So that can include both hardware and software, depending on your role. Some IT departments have to write software programs to help manage the networks or provide additional tools for the company to use. Other IT people focus primarily on hardware. Some do both.
IT can be a very lucrative field to enter, and there are lots of jobs. Everyone uses computers to do work, and as the industry changes more rapidly - and as companies collect more and more data - they need IT workers to help them keep their systems up to date and process that data.