The field of computer science and information technology consistently invents, designs, and repurposes technology to solve complex problems in computing for business, science, medicine, and others. Computer science is the scientific and practical approach to the computation and design of systems. Information technology is the design, development, application, implementation, support, or management of computer-based information systems.
Career Guide
Designing your major
Your major may be indirectly or directly related to your career choice, and it’s only one of many pieces to finding a good career fit. There are many majors that are related to computer science and IT, including:
- Audio Engineering and Sound Production
- Biotechnology
- Business Analytics (co-major only)
- Computational Linguistics
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Digital and Social Media Applications (co-major only)
- Digital Technology Management (co-major only)
- Game Design
- Informatics
- Information Systems
- Intelligent Systems Engineering
- Mathematics
- Media
- Statistics
Learn about careers in the field
- Computer & Information Research Scientists
- Computer & Information Systems Manager
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Computer Programmers
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Data Scientist
- Database Administrators
- Document Management Specialists
- Information Security Analysts
- Network Administrators
- Network & Computer Systems Administrator
- Robotics Engineer
- Software Developer
- Video Game Designers
- Web Developer
Learn through experience
Join a student organization
Student organizations can help us clarify our interests and build experience. Here are a few ideas of organizations in this area:
- Code at IU
- Computer Science Club
- Creative Coding Club at IU
- Data Science Club at Indiana University
- Data Visualization at IU
- Game Dev at IU
- Google Developer Student Club at Indiana University
- Groups STEM Student Organization
- Machine Learning for All at Indiana University
- Pan-Asian Informatics and Computing Community
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science at Indiana University
- STEM Outreach
- Technology Management Club
- Undergraduate Technology Student Association
- Women in Business Technology
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering in the community has many benefits for the community and for your personal and professional development. How can you use your knowledge and skills to make a difference?
Interested in graduate school?
In this field, some common graduate school programs may include Data Science, IT Management, Bioinformatics, Human Computer Interaction, Instructional Systems Technology, and many more!
There are many ways to explore careers, through research, gaining experience, and talking with other people. Your career coach is here to mentor you and help you find ways to explore that fit you best.