Get a degree in computer science!

**greenlake** · 24 July 2018, 21:50

Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

**vetran** · 24 July 2018, 22:14

there you see there must be a shortage!

**Zigenare** · 25 July 2018, 06:05

Originally posted by vetran View Post

there you see there must be a shortage!

Considering someone on work experience here at current client just received an honours in computer science and mathematics and doesn't know what binary or RPN is, I'm not surprised it's on the tulip list!

Btw, aren't medical degrees somewhat longer in duration than the others?

**ladymuck** · 25 July 2018, 08:15

Originally posted by Zigenare View Post

Btw, aren't medical degrees somewhat longer in duration than the others?

Yes, about 6 years

**scooterscot** · 25 July 2018, 08:16

Originally posted by Zigenare View Post

Considering someone on work experience here at current client just received an honours in computer science and mathematics and doesn't know what binary or RPN is, I'm not surprised it's on the tulip list!

Btw, aren't medical degrees somewhat longer in duration than the others?

Risk Priority Number?

**Yorkie62** · 25 July 2018, 08:20

Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

Risk Priority Number?

Right Pickle Now.as In a RPN!

**LondonManc** · 25 July 2018, 08:38

Originally posted by Zigenare View Post

Considering someone on work experience here at current client just received an honours in computer science and mathematics and doesn't know what binary or RPN is, I'm not surprised it's on the tulip list!

Btw, aren't medical degrees somewhat longer in duration than the others?

Yes but it's paydirt for them once they're trained up:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/dentist

**saptastic** · 25 July 2018, 09:34

Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Dentistry graduates earn TWICE as much as creative degrees | Daily Mail Online

What the top 20 degrees will earn you five years after graduating

1. Medicine and dentistry £47,300

2. Economics £37,900

3. Veterinary science £34,900

4. Mathematical sciences £33,100

5. Engineering and technology £32,600

6. Nursing £28,500

7. Computer science £27,800

8. Languages (including English studies) £27,400

And earn £400 pa more than someone who studied English and less than a nurse!

I haven't read the article but i would be well surprised if a Comp Science Grad is on £27k five years after their degree.
Everything I have read is the shortage of computer science grads and demand is outstripping supply.

IT Grad salaries seem to be £25k-£35k
https://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sect...t-in-an-it-job

Example re MI6 : https://www.technojobs.co.uk/job/252...ing-graduates/

**LondonManc** · 25 July 2018, 09:44

Originally posted by saptastic View Post

I haven't read the article but i would be well surprised if a Comp Science Grad is on £27k five years after their degree.
Everything I have read is the shortage of computer science grads and demand is outstripping supply.

IT Grad salaries seem to be £25k-£35k
https://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sect...t-in-an-it-job

Example re MI6 : https://www.technojobs.co.uk/job/252...ing-graduates/

There's probably a significant geographical factor in the figures too.

Get a degree in computer science!