{"id":3945,"date":"2023-08-30T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/?page_id=3945"},"modified":"2026-08-19T15:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T22:26:11","slug":"employment-outlook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/employment-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The employment outlook for computer and information technology in 2026 is recovering and growing at a projected 1.9% to 2.2% net expansion. Long-term projections from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> indicate growth much faster than average, driven by specialization in high-demand sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations is $105,990, significantly higher than the median for all occupations. The employment outlook is strong, projected to grow much faster than the average for all fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating the Class of 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/09\/2025-BSCS-grads-cropped-version-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A group of computer science graduates wearing their commencement cap and gowns, smiling at the camera together.\" class=\"wp-image-6370 size-full img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/09\/2025-BSCS-grads-cropped-version-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/09\/2025-BSCS-grads-cropped-version-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/09\/2025-BSCS-grads-cropped-version-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/09\/2025-BSCS-grads-cropped-version-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/09\/2025-BSCS-grads-cropped-version.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Big shoutout to our <strong>Class of 2026 grads<\/strong>! We\u2019re so proud of you; this milestone is just the beginning of many possibilities. Stay in touch and connect with us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bellevue-college-computer-science-66971828a\">LinkedIn<\/a> so we can continue cheering you on and keep you in the loop on alumni opportunities and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over 30 students completed the BS in Computer Science degree in the 2025-2026 academic year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Are Our Graduates Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our graduates have taken their computer science skills in many different directions, from software development and data to cloud computing, cybersecurity, and more. Roles our graduates have held include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Software Development:<\/strong> Software Engineer, Full-Stack Engineer, Back-End Developer, Mobile Engineer <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloud &amp; Systems:<\/strong> Cloud Engineer, Systems Engineer, DevOps Engineer <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data:<\/strong> Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Data Scientist <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security &amp; Quality:<\/strong> Software Security Engineer, QA Engineer, Test Engineer <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gaming:<\/strong> Gameplay Engineer, Unity Developer, VR Software Engineer <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical &amp; Product:<\/strong> Technical Program Manager, Technical Product Manager, Applications Engineer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll find our graduates putting these skills to work at organizations across the Puget Sound region and beyond, in industries ranging from technology and aerospace to retail, healthcare, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Technology:<\/strong> Microsoft, Amazon\/AWS, Oracle, Smartsheet, UiPath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telecommunications:<\/strong> T-Mobile, AT&amp;T, UScellular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aerospace &amp; Engineering:<\/strong> Boeing, RTX, Crane Aerospace, KBR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel &amp; Retail:<\/strong> Expedia Group, Marriott International, Nordstrom, Stitch Fix, lululemon <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gaming:<\/strong> Unity, SHRAPNEL, Unlit Games <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Healthcare &amp; Research:<\/strong> Optum, Berkeley Lab, Northwest Clinical Research Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I would highly recommend Bellevue College for anyone considering entering computer science. It was definitely the best investment I could have made for my future.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/Erik-Uri_600x600-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Erik Uri.\" class=\"wp-image-5401 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/Erik-Uri_600x600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/Erik-Uri_600x600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/Erik-Uri_600x600-55x55.jpg 55w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/Erik-Uri_600x600-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/Erik-Uri_600x600-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/Erik-Uri_600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Erik Uri, \u201918<br>Software Engineer, Microsoft<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Bellevue College\u2019s Computer Science program was a valuable and fun part of my journey! During my final summer, I got an internship which has since turned into a full-time job.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/EllisLemprier_600x600-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ellis Lemprier.\" class=\"wp-image-5400 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/EllisLemprier_600x600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/EllisLemprier_600x600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/EllisLemprier_600x600-55x55.jpg 55w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/EllisLemprier_600x600-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/EllisLemprier_600x600-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/04\/EllisLemprier_600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Ellis Lempriere, \u201924<br>Software Engineer, Northwest Clinical Research Center<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Support &amp; Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparing for what comes after graduation starts well before your final quarter. Throughout the BSCS program, students have opportunities to build experience, make professional connections, and develop career-ready skills through activities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Senior capstone projects<\/strong> \u2013 Apply technical skills to a real-world project while gaining experience with collaborative development and team workflows. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internships for academic credit<\/strong> \u2013 Pair a qualifying internship with coursework to earn credit toward your degree. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hackathons and micro-internships<\/strong> \u2013 Gain hands-on experience solving problems, working in teams, and applying technical skills. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry mentorship<\/strong> \u2013 Connect with experienced professionals and gain insight into navigating the technology industry. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mock interviews<\/strong> \u2013 Practice communicating your skills, accomplishments, and problem-solving approach. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tech events and workshops<\/strong> \u2013 Explore emerging technologies, hear from industry professionals, and build your network. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty advising<\/strong> \u2013 Meet one-on-one with CS faculty for guidance on your goals, professional growth, and next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students also have access to Bellevue College&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/careers\/\"><strong>Center for Career Connections (CCC)<\/strong> <\/a>for individualized career and job-search support. Career Advisors can help students explore career options, strengthen resumes and LinkedIn profiles, practice interviewing, and develop networking and job-search strategies. All Bellevue College students also have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/careers\/handshake\/\">Handshake<\/a>, where they can search for jobs, internships, and other career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-primary text-white\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Bellevue College Computer Science \u2022 <a href=\"mailto:cs@bellevuecollege.edu\">cs@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bc_computerscience\/\">Instagram<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bellevue-college-computer-science-66971828a\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employment Outlook The employment outlook for computer and information technology in 2026 is recovering and growing at a projected 1.9% to 2.2% net expansion. Long-term projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate growth much faster than average, driven by specialization in high-demand sectors. The median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/employment-outlook\/\">...more about Graduate Outcomes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3496,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-3945","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3496"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3945"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3945\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7431,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3945\/revisions\/7431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}