[OCWIC] Demand Increasing for Computer Science Jobs

[B A Bair]

Friends --

Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the demand
for trained computer science professionals is increasing sharply [see
below].  At the same time, enrollments in CS programs is down.  A crisis
of intellectual capital seems imminent.  

If you are already enrolled in a CS major, or employed as a CS
professional -- good for you.  Talk about being in the right place at
the right time.

Your help is needed to encourage young women to pursue degrees in
technology fields (especially software engineering) to secure their
economic futures and meet the demand.  Tell everyone you know that the
future looks bright.

Here are some details.  These charts and data summarize ten-year
projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for US job openings for
all computing occupations requiring a BS degree or better.  

http://www.cse.ohio-state.edu/~bbair/Engineering%20Jobs.pdf
http://www.cse.ohio-state.edu/~bbair/Computing%20Jobs.pdf

Also, 
Annual openings in ALL engineering except software eng:          114,000
Annual openings in software engineering alone:                    91,000
Annual openings in ALL computing occupations needing BS degree:  261,000
(yes, this is even after considering trends in out-sourcing)

At the same time, the total number of computer science BS degrees
awarded annually in the US peaked at about 43,000 in 2001 and has been
dropping ever since.  These data suggest a long-term imbalance between
supply and demand.


:-)
Bettina Bair 
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Department of Computer Science and Engineering
http://www.cse.ohio-state.edu/~bbair

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