Computer Science
The study of computer science combines an up-to-date curriculum with state-of-the art facilities. A few specialties within it are robotics, game development, social network infrastructures, simulation, and data mining.
What Can I Do With This Major? 
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to professional associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Learn From Alumni
Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Computer Science. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.
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Example Job Titles & Employers: 0-5 years post graduation
- Software Engineer - Alarm.com
- Web Developer - AZARK Inc.
- Global Technology Analyst - Bank of America
- Data Analyst - Bloomberg
- Software Engineer - Booz Allen Hamilton
- Associate Software Engineer - CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Software Developer - Edmunds GovTech
- Digital Transformation Staff I - EisnerAmper
- Junior Software Engineer - Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
- Scientist - Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division
- Data Analyst/Programmer - Nex Level Networks
- Full Stack Developer - TD Bank Group
- Analyst- Technology Leadership Development Program - Terex Corporation
- Analytics Technician - Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Example Advanced Degrees Pursued: 0-5 years post graduation
- MS in Data Science - Loyola University Maryland
- MS in Computer Science - New Jersey Institute of Technology
- MS in Computer Science - Stevens Institute of Technology
- MS in Software Engineering - University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Get Involved at Loyola
On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.
- Association for Computing Machinery
- ColorStack
- Cyber Security Club
- Women in Tech
- Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.