Careers | Applied Computer Science BS
Careers
Your experience is your advantage.
The Applied Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate program is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their impact in their current industry by combining their experience with computer science expertise—and for career changers who are ready to shift into the computer science field.
Our alumni outcomes reflect a range of backgrounds and career goals.
As AI transforms how software is developed, employers need professionals who understand both real organizational challenges and the technology used to solve them. Today’s employers need more than people who can write code—they need professionals who can define problems, evaluate AI-assisted solutions and build technology that delivers real-world results across industries and sectors.
You arrive at our program with deep, real-world expertise from your field. We build on that foundation by providing you with in-depth knowledge in programming, algorithms, data structures, software development and systems to use in your current career or the next one.
Professional examples for how to combine computer science with your existing background:
Engineering + Computer Science Software Engineer, Systems Engineer
Healthcare + Computer Science Health Informatics Specialist, Clinical Data Analyst
Business + Computer Science Product Manager, Business Systems Analyst
Economics + Computer Science Fintech Developer, Financial Data Analyst
Psychology + Computer Science UX Designer, User Researcher
Mathematics + Computer Science Software Developer, Data Scientist
Biology + Computer Science Biotech Researcher, Bioinformatics Analyst
Communications + Computer Science Technical Writer, Digital Content Strategist
Education + Computer Science Learning Technology Specialist, Educational Software Developer
Where our graduates work
Innovative and well-trained computer science professionals are in high demand across industries. With a strong computer science foundation, our graduates are prepared to solve complex problems, collaborate across disciplines and adapt to a rapidly changing workforce. Some combine computer science with experience from another field, while others use the degree to move into a new technical career. Our alumni use skills learned in this program in organizations of all sizes—from startups to global companies—including:
- Microsoft
- Apple
- Salesforce
- Handshake
- Crowdstrike
- Canonical
- Workiva
- Lockheed Martin
- Boeing
- Northrop Grumman
- Raytheon
- Blue Origin
- United Launch Alliance
- Maxar Technologies
- Amazon
- Nike
- Ford Motor Company
- Levi Strauss & Co.
- Chewy
- Ibotta
- Hudl
- PGA Tour
- DIRECTV
- Georgia Tech Research Institute
- Michigan Medicine
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst, Guild Education
- Roche
- Abbvie
- Cleveland Clinic
- Charles Schwab
- Capital One
- American Express
- Deloitte
- RSM
- Publicis Sapient
- Slalom Build
- NOAA
- City of Grand Junction
- City of Burlington Vermont
- Hack for LA
- BI Incorporated