Computer Science
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Computer science majors will learn algorithmic thinking, study elements of computing, information technology, system design, problem specification, programming and modeling, analysis, and evaluation of complex systems. The many applications of computing will be taught to you in engineering, science, and business. You can also take classes or research areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and computational logic, computer architecture and computer graphics, computing systems and digital libraries, machine learning, natural language processing and networks, programming languages, compilation, security, theory of computation, and theory of computation.
Examples of classes
- Computer Game Architecture: Advanced Topics
- Machine Learning
- Cloud Computing
- Algorithmic Game Theory
Outcomes
The 2018 First-Destination Survey is the basis for all information. These lists are not complete; they only represent a sample of the data. If you would like more information, please email as_careers@cornell.edu
66% of the population is employed33% are enrolled in graduate school
1% Looking for Employment
Google and Goldman Sachs were two of the most prominent employers for 2018 Computer Science Graduates.
You will find the following:
- The Top Sectors of Employment
- Where CS graduates work
- The Top Graduate Programs
- Where CS graduates study
The Top Sectors of Employment
- Technology (63%)
- Financial Services (18%)
- Retail (7%)
- Consulting/Prof. Consulting/Prof.
Where 2018 Computer Science Graduates Work
| Employer | Position Titles |
|---|---|
| Ab Initio | Field Consultant |
| Academica.edu | Software Engineer |
| Amazon | Software Engineer Software Developer |
| Apple | Software Engineer |
| Atlassian | Software Engineer |
| Blackstone | Software Engineer (2) |
| Bloomberg | Software Engineer |
| Broadway Technology | Software Consultant Client Services Engineer |
| Craftsman Plus | Software Engineer |
| Decisive Analytics Corporation | Machine Learning Software Engineer |
| Deloitte Consulting | Analyst in Business Technology |
| Eldridge | Investments Associate |
| Epic Systems | Software Engineer |
| Software Engineer (3) | |
| Figma | Software Engineer |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst (2) Technology Analyst (2) |
| Software Engineer (4) Technical Program Manager |
|
| IBM | Software Developer (2) |
| InterSystems | Technical Career Development Program |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | CIB Credit Risk Analyst |
| MathWorks | Software Developer Associate Associate |
| Microsoft | Software Engineer Program Manager Software Developer |
| MITRE Sorporation | Cyber Security Software Engineer |
| Morgan Stanley | Technical Analyst |
| MRV Systems | Software Engineer |
| PetalCard | Software Engineer |
| Qualtrics | Software Engineer |
| Samsara | Software Engineer |
| Snapchat | Software Engineer |
| Square, Inc. | Software Engineer |
| T-Mobile | Software Developer |
| Tencent | Engineer |
| Software Engineer | |
| Wayfair | Software Engineer (2) |
| Workday | (2) Software Engineer |
Graduate Fields Pursued
- Computer Science (86%)
- Chemistry (4%)
- Robotic Autonomy (4%)
- Biomathematics (4%)
- Mathematics (4%)
Graduate Degrees Pursued
- MEng (54%)
- Ph.D. (43%)
- MS (4%)
Where do 2018 Computer Science Graduates Study?
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Cornell University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Stanford University
- University of California-Berkeley
- The University of Colorado at Boulder
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus