The USD Advantage
Computer science (CS) majors have the highest starting salaries among all graduating majors at USD's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering. With growing job opportunities and above-average starting salaries, you should feel confident about your decision to follow an educational path in computer science.
Computer Science Graduates
89.2% Career Outcomes Rate 2020-2025*
- Employed: 62.7%
- Furthering education: 19.8%
- Full-time service: 0%
- Military: 6.2%
- Seeking employment: 10.7%
- Not Seeking employment: 0.6%
First Job Offer
- Before graduating: 66.7%
- Within 3 months: 21.3%
- 4-6 months: 10.7%
- More than 6 months: 1.3%
disclaimer
*The data presented here is based on the First-Destination Survey conducted by the USD Career Development Center. This survey compiles data from multiple sources and follows the standards and protocols established by the National Association of College and Employers (NACE).
What can you do with a degree in computer science?
See where our graduates are landing
Most of our CS graduates take jobs in industry as software developers. Some of the companies they go to provide computer hardware or software products and services, while others sell products and services unrelated to software, but have internal software needs. Typical job titles from our most recent alumni include software engineer, associate software engineer, software development intern, research scientist or engineer. See what our CS alumni are up to — this could be you!
Alumni Spotlights
Elizabeth Kresock, PhD '20
PhD in Computer Science '24
University of Tulsa
Sarah Haetzel '23
Software Engineer
Deutsche Bank, London
Salina Tekele '22
Systems Engineer
Boeing
Kevin Rodriguez '24
Enterprise Account Engineer
Amazon Web Services
Top Employers
Make yours a meaningful journey
Maximize the pathway to your career
While attending the University of San Diego's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, we encourage our students to maximize their educational experience and take ownership of their career development. Get involved and immerse yourself in USD life. These opportunities are all just a click away to help you on your path to build a solid, meaningful career in computer science — and have some fun while you're doing it!
Become a Computer Scientist
Start your journey with USD's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering today!