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  

Read how student Jill Kollar combined computer science and dentistry to create the career she wanted.