Computer Science Careers | software engineer vs data scientist vs cybersecurity analyst

Computer Science careers

What CS degree paths look like, software engineer vs data scientist vs cybersecurity analyst

• CS_Careers_CoreLecture.pptx — 30-slide professional presentation
  Deep navy/blue premium design with career ladder cards, salary bar charts, side-by-side role comparisons, specialisation grids, and action-plan layouts. Covers: Why CS → Degree paths → SWE path → Data Science path → Cybersecurity path → Salary comparisons → Skills & certs → Breaking in → Future outlook → Takeaways.

• CS_Careers_ComprehensiveGuide.docx — 7-part reference document (~25 pages)
  Full deep-dive on every topic: why CS, all degree types, complete SWE/DS/Cyber career ladders with salary tables, skills, tools, certifications, and a structured 7-step action plan for breaking in.

• CS_Careers_CheatSheet.docx — Quick-reference one-stop guide
  Dedicated section per role (SWE, DS, Cyber) each covering: one-liner, best degree, core skills, top languages, tools, career path with salaries, certifications, interview format, BLS growth %, remote score, and “best for you if” decision guide. Plus a final side-by-side comparison table and resources to bookmark.

• CS_Careers_StudentWorksheet.docx — 46-mark structured worksheet
  Section A: role matching table, career ladder ordering, salary fill-in, certification questions. Section B: 3 extended-response tasks including a 250-word career justification argument and a personal 5-year roadmap planning table.

• CS_Careers_MCQQuiz.docx — 20 MCQs, 25 minutes
  Covers BLS growth data, degree types, role responsibilities, certifications, tools, salary ranges, career levels, and career path logic.

• CS_Careers_Answers_MarkingScheme.docx — Complete mark scheme
  Full model answers for all worksheet questions with mark-band descriptors for extended responses, MCQ answer key with explanations, and guidance notes for teachers.

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