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Career: Computer Scientist

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How long it will take? Typically 4 years (2 years to get a Bachelor's degree and another 2 years of working to gain experience).

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Yes, you will need a PH.D.
It is also required to have a Master's degree, Doctorate, and or a professional degree.

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Some required courses to start this career are Calculus, physics, and Engineering Fundamental Elective

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The tuition for this career at Georgia State University would be $5,434.

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Georgia Tech

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You could potentially earn
$64,950-$169,680 a year.
At an entry level, it would be $54,600 and at a Median level, usually it would be $92,500. At an advanced level, you could potentially earn $154, 870.

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1. Stress
2. Health Risks
3. Long hours

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Software Engineer- You will need an Associates degree to begin your career.
Database Analyst- You will need 1-5 years of experience (Bachelor's degree is required).
Database Administrator- Typically you would need 1-5 years of experience to begin this job with a Master's degree.

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Similar fields to this career path are Software applications development, computer programming, and Web design.

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What is necessary: Critical Thinking, System Analysis, and System Evaluation
What I have already: Complex problem solving, Judgement and Decision making, and Communication

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You have Independence and Achievement

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Usually, you would work for 40 hours a week, including weekends, holidays, nights, evenings, and during the day.

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1. I would have to develop solutions to problems that involves computer hardware and software.
2. I would also have to develop new hardware and/or computing techniques and materials.