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Interested in pursuing a future in Computing & Computer Technology? Find resources, events, opportunities, and advice to confirm your interest and kickstart your career.

Explore a career path in Computing & Computer Technology

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of available computer science jobs is expected to grow by 26% within the next decade.

From software engineering, to web development, cybersecurity, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, the field of computer science continues to offer numerous and exciting opportunities. As you explore your career options, focus on what challenges you would like to address, and what skills you need to acquire to be qualified to do that.

While there is no shortage of tech jobs in tech companies, you can also look for similar opportunities in sectors that may intersect with your other interests, e.g. healthcare, education, gaming/entertainment, government, or research.

Alumni Speed Networking in Computational Biology

Are you considering a career leveraging computational resources to heal the world? Curious about the different ways MIT alumni have applied degrees in computational biology?

The upcoming Careers in Bioinformatics Alumni Speed Networking event is your chance to connect with …

By Jesus Caraballo Anaya
Jesus Caraballo Anaya Career Exploration Leader
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PKG Center’s IAP 2026 Social Impact Internships Are Now Open!

Take what you’re learning in the classroom and apply it to real-world problems. Learn more about the PKG Center’s Social Impact Internships & Employment.

Host sites review applications on a rolling basis, so apply soon on Handshake (filter by “labels – …

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IAP Micro-internships are in Handshake – Apply now!

Looking for a short-term project or internship over IAP? Consider a micro-internship! Build skills, connect with employers and explore a career path. Here are a few micro-internships:   

Micro-internships are listed in Handshake and it’s really easy to search for them.  …

By Tavi Sookhoo
Tavi Sookhoo Assistant Director, Career Prototypes
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Bridging philosophy and AI to explore computing ethics

In a new MIT course co-taught by EECS and philosophy professors, students tackle moral dilemmas of the digital age.

During a meeting of class 6.C40/24.C40 (Ethics of Computing), Professor Armando Solar-Lezama poses the same impossible question to his students that …

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Jobs you can get with a computer science degree

A computer science degree sets you up for a wide range of high-paying and in-demand jobs.

According to a 2024 National Association of Colleges and Employers report, the mean starting salary for computer science majors from the class of 2023 …

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In a new MIT course co-taught by EECS and philosophy professors, students tackle moral dilemmas of the digital age.

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Jobs you can get with a computer science degree

A computer science degree sets you up for a wide range of high-paying and in-demand jobs.

According to a 2024 

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If you love technology and data, these are the careers for you.

From developing computer games to building secure financial …