Engineering/Computer Science
Below are sample lists of careers and majors commonly associated with Engineering/Computer Science. Please remember, many careers do not require a specific major; rather, employers are often more interested in the experiences you have had and the skills, interests, abilities, and strengths you have developed through these experiences that enhance your academic program. Use the links below to explore careers and majors.
Majors:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Chemical Petroleum Engineering
- Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Engineering Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
Careers:
- Aerospace Technologist/Engineer
- Architect
- Architectural Engineer
- Architectural Historian
- Architectural Journalist
- Architectural Tour Guide
- Astrophysicist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Building Conservation/Preservation Specialist
- Building Contractor
- Building Inspector
- Building Sustainability Specialist
- Business Analyst
- Cartographer
- Climatologist
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Construction Engineer/Manager
- Consultant
- Cost Estimator
- Data Analyst
- Design and/or Development Engineer
- Electrical Systems Engineer
- Emergency Services Manager
- Environmental Manager
- Environmental Scientist
- Facilities & Operations Manager
- Flood Manager
- Food Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Geophysicist
- GIS Specialist
- Hardware Development Engineer
- Interior Architect
- IT Consultant
- Laboratory Technician
- Landscape Architect
- Librarian/Information Specialist
- Mathematician
- Mechanical Engineer
- Network Implementation Manager
- Oceanographer
- Operations Support
- Petroleum Engineer
- Physicist
- Professor
- Programming Analyst
- Project Manager
- Process Engineer
- Public Utility Consultant
- Radiographer
- Real Estate Appraisal
- Site Operations Manager
- Software Programmer
- Statistician
- Structural Engineer
- Transportation Manager
- Underwriter
- Urban Planner
- Quality Assurance Director
- Water Resources Engineer
- Web Developer
Career Exploration Hub
Employment Strategies
- Identify areas of interest related to your major so you can focus your academics and experiences towards these fields.
- Gain direct experience within the areas that interest you most through research projects, independent studies, internships, part-time jobsstudent organization involvement, or volunteering
- Register for Hire Jayhawks and subscribe to the Internship Newsletter to receive automated weekly emails with specific internship information.
- Consider joining a professional organization related to your area of interest, and, if possible, attend local and/or regional conferences to make connections with professionals working in your field.
- Practice interviewing on your own or by conducting a mock interview at the University Career Center.
- Develop your resume and tailor it to your area(s) of interest.
- Earn a minor or take additional coursework outside your major when relevant to your career goals.
- Complete an independent study to gain advanced research skills.
- Maintain a strong GPA if you are considering pursuing graduate or professional school.
- Consider getting involved with a student organization at KU related to your area of interest.