Over Supply of CS Grads?

Rivet2000
Thu, 23 May 2024 14:48:08 +0000

MDparent22:

I think that’s how market will correct in next few years. Those in it for the money will seek out alternative careers.

I agree with that, and if your S likes and is good at CS I cant think of a better course of study. Our S finished his college days in 2021 (BSCS and MSCS). He really liked CS and machine learning specifically. Who knows how the market will shake out, but based on what I have learned I would suggest the following for any student that loves CS (and is good at it).

1. CS is a broad field, find an area that fascinates you and dive in. Sharpen your skills.

2. Broaden your CS education with other studies (business, finance) if you can

3. Internships are important but sometimes hard for freshmen and sophomores to land, but research is equally valuable. If you can’t get an internship try to do research in a lab

MDparent22:

My DS will be attending UD - not the most selective or prestigious but a solid program with similar reported outcomes to those listed in your post.

While I do believe that graduating from certain schools supplies and edge, that edge is minimal at best. CS hiring is actually very open. It’s hard in that code tests are involved (even for those with years of experience). If you are good at what you do, you will be fine.

MDparent22:

You have to do PhD and then you’re in research.

Actually, many companies look for CS PhD even in non-research areas. In the group that our S works in they only hire MS and PhD. I’m not sure about PhD employment in other engineering fields.