New VU Computer Science degree program will help meet job demand
March 05, 2019
VINCENNES, Ind. - Computer science drives job growth and innovation throughout the
economy and society. Computing occupations are the number one source of all new wages
in the U.S. and make up more than half of all projected new jobs in STEM fields.
日韩中文字幕福利片鈥檚 response to the growing need for skilled computer employees
is the development of a new Computer Science degree program. 日韩中文字幕福利片 can achieve
an associate degree in just two years with the option to transfer to other Indiana
universities for completion of a four-year degree.
According to code.org, Indiana currently has 4,888 open computing jobs which is 3.3
times the average demand rate in Indiana. The average salary for a computing occupation
in Indiana is $74,459, which is significantly higher than the state鈥檚 average salary,
$42,940.
鈥淭he CS degree program will open the door for students to earn a degree that will
put them on the path to obtain a career in a high-demand, high-wage industry,鈥� said
Jaci Lederman, chair of VU鈥檚 Information Technology Department.
"日韩中文字幕福利片 is excited to offer students a Computer Science degree beginning
this fall,鈥� said Rick Kribs, assistant provost for curriculum and instruction at VU.
鈥淎s technology continues to be an emphasis for employers and society, this CS degree
positions our students with sophisticated skills and preparation.鈥�
The Computer Science degree program will be offered at both the Vincennes and the
Jasper campuses as well as online through VU Distance Education. Registration is currently
underway for the fall semester. Further details are available at vinu.edu/majors.
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