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:
- Computer Science
- Informatics
- Intelligent Systems Engineering
- Game Design
- Media
- Cognitive Science
- Biotechnology
- Computational Linguistics
- Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Neuroscience
- Audio Engineering and Sound Production
- Statistics
- Technology Management (co-major only)
- Digital and Social Media Applications (co-major only)
- Business Analytics (co-major only)
Learn about careers in the field
- Computer Scientist
- Network Administrator
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- Computer Programmer
- Web Developer
- Video Game Designers
- Computer & IS Manager
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Health Information Specialist
- Technical Support Specialist
- eBusiness Consultant
- Computer Security Specialist
- Analyst Network Systems, Quality Assurance
- Database Administrator
- Document Management Specialist
- Robotics Engineer
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:
- Center of Excellence for Women in Technology Student Alliance
- Computer Science Club
- Undergraduate Technology Student Association
- Pan-Asian Informatics and Computing Community
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science at Indiana University
- Technology Management Club
- Data Science Club
- Groups Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M) Initiative
- STEM Outreach
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.