College of Science

Computer Science Diversity:

Careers built on training in Computer Science

Purdue Computer Science graduates have pursued careers in many fields, including:


Administrators & Faculty in Higher Education: (top)

  • Assistant Director of Admissions
  • Associate Dean for Information Technology
  • Associate Provost
  • Department Chair/Head
  • Professor of CIS
  • Professor of Computer Science
  • Professor Electrical/CPT Engineering
  • Professor of Management
  • Professor of Mathematics
  • Professor of Physics

Business: (top)

  • African Region Financial Officer
  • CEO & Chairman
  • CTO AsiaPacific and Japan
  • Computer Consultant
  • Comptroller
  • Custom Relations Manager
  • Director of Finance & Treasurer
  • Director E-Business Solutions
  • Financial Analyst
  • Freelance Computer Programmer
  • President/Owner
  • Sales Representative
  • Sr. Vice-President Worldwide Sales & Service
  • Sr. Vice-President of Investment
  • Vice President e-Partnership Management, e-Commerce
  • Vice President Marketing

Education, Society, and Culture: (top)

  • Chemistry/Physics Teacher
  • Computer Science/Math Teacher
  • Director of Library Computer Services
  • Education Specialist
  • Secondary Math Teacher
  • Substitute Teacher

Environmental: (top)


Engineering & Industry: (top)

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Senior Aviation Engineer
  • Applications Development Manager
  • CAD/CAM Analyst
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Scientistt
  • Consulting Security Specialist
  • Director of Virtual Learning
  • Data Architect
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Information Systems Manager
  • IT Quality Consultant
  • IT Security Systems Director
  • Lead Visualization Scientist
  • Manager GIS & RS Software
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • MIS Training/Development Specialist
  • Network Administrator
  • PC/Unix Administrator
  • Principal, Multimedia Studio
  • Process Control Engineer
  • Programmer/Analyst
  • Scientific Programmer
  • Senior Database Manager
  • Software Designer
  • Software Integration Manager
  • Systems Consultant
  • Systems Analyst/Network Manager
  • Technical Systems Administrator
  • Webmaster

Medicine & Healthcare: (top)


Military Service: (top)

  • 2nd Lt./Information Systems Officer
  • Captain/U-2 Aircraft Commander
  • Commander Submarine Force
  • Ensign Naval Flight Officer
  • Major-Pilot
  • Navy Captain

Research: (top)


And even if your career took an unexpected turn, wouldn't you still be proud to be... (top)

  • Horticulture/Greenhouse Technician
  • Industrial Psychologist
  • Pilot
  • Pastor
  • Photographer
  • Attorney/Partner
  • State Trooper
  • Editor