Careers
Fast-track your career in computer science.
Taking computer science courses from CU Boulder prepares you for a competitive job market by giving you the skills and knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of sought-after roles.
Where our graduates work
Innovative and well-trained computer science professionals are in high demand across every industry. Alumni from our program work in a dozens of small, medium and large organizations across industries, including:
- Technology and software firms: Google, Microsoft, Apple, Salesforce
- Aerospace and defense companies: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Blue Origin
- Commercial companies: Amazon, Nike, Ford Motor Company, Levi Strauss & Co., Chewy
- Medical, education and research: Georgia Tech Research Institute, Michigan Medicine, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), University of Massachusetts Amherst, Guild Education
Learn the career-relevant skills that employers want in programming, software development, machine learning and more.
Apply your previous experience to achieve the career you want.
Combining your previous education and experience with an Applied Computer Science degree can qualify you for a wide variety of career opportunities.
Some popular ways to combine bachelor’s degrees into a tech career include:
- Biology + Computer Science = Biotech Researcher
- Psychology + Computer Science = UX Designer
- Mathematics + Computer Science = Computer Programmer
- Graphic Design + Computer Science = Multimedia Designer
- Economics + Computer Science = Fintech Developer