Careers

In our most recent survey of program graduates, we found that 100% of our graduates since 2013 found full-time employment or started an advanced degree after graduating from WVU Tech. 

A bachelor’s degree in computer science prepares students for careers in software engineering, network and computer system administration and database management. WVU Tech computer science graduates are well-prepared for graduate studies at top-ranked universities in the nation.

The majority of computer science graduates work in high technology companies. They also find employment in startup companies, government agencies and service sectors such as finance, consulting, insurance, communication, healthcare and entertainment.

According to Bureau of Labor statistics, five of the ten highest-paid occupations that have the fastest growth in job openings are in the fields of computing sciences. In recent years, the national average starting salary of computer science graduates has been consistently above $60,000.