Computer and Information Sciences

Careers in computer networking, programming, and information technology are expanding like never before. To prepare graduates for the exciting challenges of working with computer technology in business and industry, St. Ambrose University has in place four individual undergraduate major programs in computer and information sciences as well as one graduate program and three minors.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

• The computer systems design and related services industry is expected to experience rapid growth, adding 489,000 jobs between 2006 and 2016.
   

• Professional and related workers will enjoy the best job prospects, reflecting continuing demand for higher level skills needed to keep up with changes in technology.
   

• Computer specialists accounted for 54 percent of all employees in this industry in 2006.
   

  Career Outlooks

  BLS Career Guide

  Programmers

  Database Administrators

  Software Engineers

  Systems and Network Administrators

  System Analysts

  Info Systems Managers