Computer Science, B.A., B.S.
What Can You Do With This Major?
We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Computer Science, B.A., B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.
Government and Defense
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Associate Software Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| SOC Analyst | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Advanced Missile Defense Systems Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Computer Scientist | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Information Systems Security Engineer | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| FBI Specialist | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Computer Scientist | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Computational Molecular Biologist | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Senior Principle Software Engineer | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Program Manager | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
Financial Services
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Associate Data Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Associate Software Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Platform Engineer | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| .NET Full Stack Developer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Application Support Engineer | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Software Engineer | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
| Senior Full Stack Developer | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Squad Leader - Data Stewardship | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
| Vice President Operations and Cloud Infrastructure | $ 150,000 + |
Software and Information Technology
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Full-Stack Software Developer | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Systems Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Software Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Associate Technical Consultant | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Front End Developer | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Director | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Product Manager | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Technical Lead | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Vice President of Software Engineering | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Software Engineer | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
Where Can You Find URI Graduates?
Many alumni who majored in Computer Science, B.A., B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.
Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students
University of Rhode Island | New Jersey Institute of Technology | George Washington University | Boston University | Stevens Institute of Technology | Georgia Institute of Technology | Western Governors University | Quinnipiac University-School of Business | Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy | New England Institute of Technology
Top Employers Hiring Our Grads
Dice Career Solutions,Inc. | IGT | Aeon Nexus Corporation | Allego,Inc. | Amazon | American Systems Corporation | Amica Mutual Insurance Company | Bain Capital,LLC | Breezeway,LLC | Caci International,Inc. | Caterpillar Inc. | Citizens Financial Group,Inc. | CVS Health | Datto,Inc. | Dealeron,Inc.FM Global | Ellucian,Inc. | EMC Corporation | Federal Bureau of Investigation | General Motors Company
What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?
Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.
Career Readiness for All Majors:
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Digital technology
- Professionalism
- Career and self development
- Equity and inclusion
Computer Science, B.A., B.S. Skills:
These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.
- Java
- HyperText Markup Language
- JavaScript
- Python
- C++
Contact
Roosevelt Hall
90 Lower College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881
401.874.2993 (ph) / 401.874.5085 (f)
