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5 Computer Science Career Paths
Explore computer science career paths in this helpful guide outlining academic requirements and salary information for 14 potential jobs in the field.
November 13, 2024
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进一步了解计算机科学职业需要考虑的技能、认证和学位。
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![[Featured Image] A young man sits at a laptop in a required class for his computer science degree.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/38jhyGvZbkr7Dapb5aqYOW/f9df28b63a15175ba5682fd283494aa6/GettyImages-513633874.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image]: A technician standing in a server room secures data with advanced cryptography algorithms.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/66fd9RTEFPv0j16lnwB2q5/8f7384350d562d697ce19ca1b8900264/GettyImages-1445360258.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A learner in a plaid shirt sits in a library at a table with a stack of books, researching adaptive learning platforms on a tablet as they seek the option that best meets their needs.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/pQkuVKDYYr8eSoLWUc64t/9223dad0baec9bc6e069a981454479ee/GettyImages-527859306.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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Explore popular computer science courses
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University of London
您将获得的技能: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving
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您将获得的技能: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis
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Princeton University
您将获得的技能: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Simulations, Debugging
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![[Featured Image] A crypto mining engineer and a colleague discussing progress in an office environment, analyzing cryptocurrency mining charts on a computer.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/5R3DfnuHt1udHdAnRikzug/d0df6ac646a5dc1364a6486786ae314d/GettyImages-1364393716.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A person in their home office is on their laptop, working on getting a computer science certification.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/2LwG91dOvDr1r1Qu1Vnz1m/6b837d2811fc47fce77ba74aae6a41ca/GettyImages-1457327850.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A computer scientist collaborates with a colleague in an office setting.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/7hENMHZW2pMMkQCHK8xPUH/68fdd26e011b7373f0daecf533856666/GettyImages-1371160707.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Feature Image] A prospective master’s degree learner researches MS in CS salary details on a laptop while planning their educational and career pathways.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/7hyGTmCRB09jwiOkqcnH0K/2b3aa7ccc05cbd7d4be6df3c16c5ad84/GettyImages-2196790819.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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![[Featured Image] A programmer sits at a computer and uses R programming skills while a colleague stands at a computer desk in the background.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6AyxBNxpc6Ii2aPpSeOgYs/f8dfa0bd03c64cef1664103376402c13/GettyImages-2015316371.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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