WHAT TO DO WITH A MAJOR
IN . . .
Network Computing
| If the thought
of working with computers excites you, you may wish to
consider enrolling in the Network Computing major at NMU.
Computers are increasingly dominating every aspect of
life (e-mail, video games, online research, medical
technology, musical composition, income tax preparation,
just to name a few) and, even in less attractive
economic times, there is a solid demand for computer
professionals. The Network Computing major emphasizes
strong programming skills (including graphics
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and Internet programming), and the lack of a rigid
mathematics or theory component frees the student to
pursue a minor (or even a second major) in a seemingly
unrelated field of interest. |
The Network Computing major will help prepare
you for a career as a programmer, a systems administrator, a support
technician, or in any other career where knowing your way around the
Internet (beyond web surfing) and around a computer would be a
strong asset (like music or statistics or really just about any
career you could name!) Our majors have the opportunity to compete
in regional programming contests, to attend undergraduate research
conferences, to participate in our student-oriented computing clubs,
and even (for our most prepared and dedicated students) to work on
original research projects.
Please arrange an appointment with any of our
dedicated Computer Science faculty to obtain more information or to
decide if a major in Network Computing is right for you!
Job Outlook
Starting salaries are contingent upon
geographic location and individual work experience, and can range
from $55,000 to $96,000. Employment is expected to increase 21
percent or more in the next decade. Job prospects should be best
for those with a college degree or related experience.
Additional Resources
For hundreds of different types of jobs in areas such as
computer science,
network computing,
mathematics, and
mathematics education,
the Occupational Outlook
Handbook tells you the training and education needs,
earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and
working conditions.
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