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Computer science is the third most popular major for international students coming to the US. It offers exceptional job security, high salaries, and diverse career opportunities across industries. Computer science encompasses the broad fields of computer theory, hardware, software, and scientific computing. Within these areas, there are many possible specializations like artificial intelligence, computer graphics, software engineering, and mobile development. For international students, understanding computer science's scope and choosing an area of focus is important for selecting the right degree program and preparing for future careers. School websites and guides can help students explore options for studying computer science in the US.

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Computer science is the third most popular major for international students coming to the US. It offers exceptional job security, high salaries, and diverse career opportunities across industries. Computer science encompasses the broad fields of computer theory, hardware, software, and scientific computing. Within these areas, there are many possible specializations like artificial intelligence, computer graphics, software engineering, and mobile development. For international students, understanding computer science's scope and choosing an area of focus is important for selecting the right degree program and preparing for future careers. School websites and guides can help students explore options for studying computer science in the US.

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What is Computer Science?

Computer science is the third most popular major amongst


international students coming to the United States. Therfe are
many reasons that computer science is so popular, including
exceptional job security, uncommonly high starting salaries, and
diverse job opportunities across industries. However, an
international student contemplating studying computer science
needs to ask themself, "What is computer science?"
So, what is computer science? Generally speaking, computer science is the study of
computer technology, both hardware and software. However, computer science is a
diverse field; the required skills are both applicable and in-demand across practically
every industry in today's technology-dependent world. As such, the field of computer
science is divided amongst a range of sub-disciplines, most of which are full-fledged
specialized disciplines in and of themselves. The field of computer science spans
several core areas: computer theory, hardware systems, software systems, and
scientific computing. Students will choose credits from amongst these sub-disciplines
with varying levels of specialization depending on the desired application of the
computer science degree. Though most strict specialization occurs at the graduate
level, knowing exactly what computer science is (and where a student's interests fall
within this vast field) is of paramount importance to knowing how to study computer
science.

Computer Science Disciplines

The disciplines encompassed by a computer science degree are incredibly vast, and
an international student must know how to study computer science or, in other
words, how to effectively navigate amongst this sea of sub-disciplines and
specializations. Here are a few possible areas of specialization available to students
pursuing computer science degrees:

 Applied Mathematics
 Digital Image/ Sound
 Artificial Intelligence
 Microprogramming
 Bioinformatics
 Networks And Administration
 Computer Architecture Networks
 Cryptography
 Computer Engineering
 Operating Systems
 Computer Game Development
 Robotics
 Computer Graphics
 Simulation And Modeling
 Computer Programming
 Software Development
 Software Systems
 Data Management
 Web Development
 Design Databases
 Parallel Programming
 iOS Development
 Mobile Development
 Memory Systems
 Computational Physics

With so many available options, having a specific focus in mind while studying
computer science in the United States is the best plan of action for any international
student hoping to seriously prepare for their future on the job market. Knowing how
to study computer science and effectively planning which type of degree to receive
will depend on how well the student understands the discipline of computer science,
and deciding which degree is right for a student is a move that will determine what
sorts of computer science careers the student is eligible for upon graduating.
Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to plan a specific computer science degree
that will enable you to pursue the career you want.

Despite the seemingly endless variety of applications and sub-disciplines an


international student studying computer science in the United States will have to
navigate, asking important questions like, "What is computer science?" is a great
way to begin a successful education and, ultimately, career. Moreover, there are
plenty of free resources available for studying computer science. For instance, a
great resource for international students trying to study computer science in the
United States can be the websites of specific institutions. These websites will not
only convey what sorts of computer science degrees are available at their institution
(as well as any specialties), they will also often have pages specifically to assist
interested international students. Program course credit breakdowns, scholarship
and internship opportunities, ongoing research, all these vital facts about an
institution can be found on their computer science program's website.

Another great resource for international students is the Study Computer Science


guide. The guide is a wealth of information on topics ranging from questions about
where to study computer science, to providing internship and career advice.

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