Should I Major in Computer Science?

Question

I am a high school senior and i'm taking AP Computer Science. I like it a lot but it's really hard and I'm not as good as some of the other kids in my class. I know that it's typically pretty easy for computer science majors to get decent jobs right out of college but I don't know if I really want to spend all my time on CS. Does anyone have any thoughts? How successful are CS majors usually?

Also, I'm starting to narrow down my college selection and I was wondering which of the following has the best CS program:

Wake Forest, Syracuse, Rochester, BU, GW or Richmond

Answer 1

The others say good things.

Being a CS Prof I see this all the time. Students think they will be game programmers in no time and make lots of money. Reality is, 1/2 drop out because they can not do it, its hard.



However, if you want to stay in the field, and learn web design, database interfaces, VB.net (Visual Studio), javascript, php, and go into business, then take IT or IS. You will start out making much more than a CS major and still be involved in the field.



Rochester has a good program

Answer 2

OK, I'm a computer science major, and I can tell you, if you aren't good at it, you might not want to do it. My first CS class, half the class dropped because they couldn't do it. You need to be math and science oriented and enjoy problem solving. If you are easily frustrated, computer science is a bad choice. It's easy if you understand it, and if you have a good memory. I know a lot of people who did it because they thought they would immediately be making video games or something. It isn't like that at all. It's challenging and it's a lot of fun, but it also requires work. I'm the only girl in my year, so don't do it to meet girls (lol).

Answer 3

I don't know how succesful they are, but I love it. I really enjoy it. I'm a CompSci major and a Graphic Design Major, with minors in business, math, and information systems. Finishing in 4 years, I really love the feeling when I finish a program (especially a fun one).