As computer technology has permeated every aspect of modern life, computing professionals have come to find themselves working in a wide variety of environments. There are job opportunities to be found in companies that are focused on providing computer technology to its clients, and job opportunities in organizations that use computer technology to deliver services to its clients.

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers salary survey, Bachelor degree graduates in Computer Science and Information Systems command top ten highest paid starting salaries (http://www.naceweb.org/press/display.asp?year=2008&prid=283).

Forbes magazine reported that Software Design and Development professionals have one of the most recession-proof and highest paid jobs
(http://www.forbes.com/home/2008/11/20/jobs-hiring-recession-lead-careers-cx_mk_1120recessionproof.html).

The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics projects computer scientists to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the next decade, resulting in excellent employment prospects, and high demand (http://www.bls.gov/oco/content/ocos042.stm).

Just in the Inland Empire, there are a number of companies and institutions that are hiring Computer Science graduates. These include:

ESRI http://careers.esri.com/
Kaiser Permanente http://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org
LLU Adventist Health Sciences Center https://www.healthcaresource.com/lomalinda
Surado http://www.surado.com

At La Sierra University, there are on-campus employment opportunities that provide students with working experience in computer technical support, networking, and system administration.

The following external link provides more information on careers in computer science:
http://www.khake.com/page17.html