Online MS in Computer Science | Career Outlook | Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University
MS in Computer Science: Engineer Your Future
With a degree from the top-ranked Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, it’s no surprise that many of our bright and talented graduates secure well-paying jobs at top companies, including the “who’s who” of tech companies.
Computer Science Career Snapshot
$105,874
National median salary
5.5 million
CS jobs in the U.S.
22.1%
Projected 10-year increase in CS job postings
Source: Lightcast, 2023
Career Opportunities with an MS in Computer Science
The current landscape for computer science careers is robust. For instance, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for data scientists is $103,500—and employment in this occupation is forecast to increase by 35% between now and 2032, with an average of 17,700 jobs opening each year.1
1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023.
The Computer Science Specialized Skills Gap
Earning an MS in Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University helps ensure you are equipped with the critical specialized skills employers seek today. A 2023 survey of MSCS job postings reveals a gap between demand and supply, with the most significant skills gaps occurring in:
- Computer science
- Python
- Amazon Web Services
- Automation
- Software engineering
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Source: Lightcast, Jan to Dec 2023
Projected Average Earnings
What can you do with a computer science degree? Careers available to online computer science graduates can include:
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal Software Engineer | $149,446 |
| Principal Systems Engineer | $139,129 |
| Data Scientist | $100,238 |
| Full Stack Software Engineer | $98,612 |
| Back End Software Engineer | $96,516 |
| Data Engineer | $96,511 |
| Software Engineer | $93,131 |
| Systems Engineer | $87,075 |
| Software Developer | $78,122 |
| Data Analyst | $67,017 |
Source: Payscale, March 2024
Companies That Have Employed Our MSCS Alumni
Case School of Engineering alumni have gone on to positions at organizations such as:
- Apple
- Amazon
- AT&T
- Cisco Systems
- Hewlett Packard Company
- Hyland Software
- IBM
- Intel
- JPMorgan Chase Foundation
- Keysight Technologies
- Microsoft
- NASA
- Oracle Corporation
- Verizon
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