Navigate the Booming Computer Science Market
08/08/2011 - High paying jobs are available, but getting into a top program is becoming increasingly difficult.
Undergraduate Program
Computer Science 4th Most In-demand Degree in Today's Economy
06/21/2011 - Computer Science is the fourth most in-demand degree in today’s economy, according to a National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) study, which asks employers to forecast their hiring intentions.
Texas Dominates in Study of Best Cities for 2011 Job Growth
06/08/2011 - Texas cities claimed the top 6 positions in a study released by Forbes.com and NewGeography.com. Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos came ranked fourth.
Which college degrees earn the most money?
05/31/2011 - Those who major in computer science will typically make 50% more over the course of their lifetime than those who major in the humanities, arts, education or psychology.
The Value of a Degree: Median Earnings by Major and Subject Area
05/23/2011 - A recent study of the economic value of several undergraduate degrees by major was recently published by Georgetown University. Engineering graduates ranged fro $55K to $120K, the best of the majors evaluated. Computer and mathematics grads were also rated highly, $50K to $98K.
Computer Science Overtakes Accounting as Major With Top Offer Rate for the Class of 2011
05/19/2011 - More than 56 percent of computer science majors who have applied for a job have received an offer making it the major with the highest offer rate from the Class of 2011, according to results of a new survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Passing the Baton, Increasing Student Exposure to the Entrepreneurial World
05/03/2011 - The Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin (UTCS) has embarked on an initiative to bring increased exposure of the entrepreneurial world to our students.
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Harvard University Partner to Promote Student Success
04/20/2011 - A new partnership between researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Harvard University has been created to help improve teaching and learning through educational innovation and technology.
Computer Science a Growth Field
02/22/2010 - Want a job? Get a computer science degree. That's the advice coming out of the top U.S. computer science programs, which are seeing rising enrollment and applications as more college students discover that their job prospects are better — and their starting salaries higher — if they have a computer-related degree.
Federal Chief Technology Officer of the United States Visits UTCS
10/28/2009 - The Department of Computer Science hosted a luncheon and briefing for Mr. Aneesh Chopra, the newly appointed Federal Chief Technology Officer of the United States. Mr. Chopra was recently appointed to the position by President Barack Obama.