Computer Science Major- Good Idea?
Q: Im going to college in August (im a high school senior now). With the current job market is my plan of a computer science major a good idea? Or should I choose something a bit more stable.
A: -Pick something that makes you happy, but can also earn money. Computer science can earn money if you know what you are doing. Much like all the MBAs out there, having a degree does not mean you have a clue. Ask yourself this: will you be happy doing computer science the rest of your life? Not necessarily programming, either. Programming is just one part of computer science. -That depends on a lot of things. Consider that: 1. A lot of things change in 4 years. The IT job market right now is pretty much the opposite of what it was 4 years ago. Choosing your major based on fads is foolish. 2. Your major does not confine you to a specific kind of jobs. This depends somewhat on what kind of school you're going to (frankly, how good a school it is) but a degree in Computer Science qualifies you for a lot of entry-level jobs that you wouldn't necessarily consider CS/programming jobs. Furthermore, ability to program is useful for a lot of non-CS jobs.