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Computer science education is an issue of national significance.

Technology is at the heart of our daily lives and our digital economy.

Mobile apps, cloud computing, robotics, big data, and the Internet of things have rapidly changed the way people live their lives and do business. New technologies will only continue to do so in the future.

Many other expanding fields depend on computer science as well, including retail, health information technology, financial services, genomics, medical devices, communications, and ecological technology. All these technologies rely on sophisticated software developed by skilled computer science professionals.

However, there is a severe shortage in professionals with computer science skills.

There are more computer science jobs than qualified candidates to fill them.

The proliferation of computing jobs has caused an overwhelming and increasing demand for workers skilled in computer science (CS).

1 million

More CS jobs than qualified applicants to fill them.

Growing source of new wages in the U.S.

Computer science jobs are growing at twice the rate as any other job.

67%

Of CS jobs are outside the tech sector.

Higher education cannot produce enough computer science graduates.

Colleges and universities throughout the country are unable to graduate a sufficient number of students with computer science degrees to keep up with the insatiable demand in the workforce.

Only 4% of all bachelor degrees earned are in computer science.

Although 58% of all new STEM jobs are in computer science, only 8% of STEM graduates study computer science.

There is a lack of diversity in technology, and the problem starts in school.

There is a significant lack of diversity in the computer science workplace. This results not only in increasing economic inequality, but also unbalanced tech teams who may develop products and solutions not representative of the needs of our diverse population. The American technology workforce has computer science jobs filled by only:

24%

Females

African-Americans

Latinx

Computer science education is the solution.

When you teach computer science, students, teachers, and districts benefit.

Student Benefits

Open Pathways to Jobs. There is a great demand for workers skilled in computer science, and that demand is only growing. Developing coding literacy and a depth of knowledge in computer science prepares students for countless career and college opportunities.
Gain a Superpower. Coding is the key to understanding and shaping the technology behind much of modern life. By learning to code, students gain an essential power to express themselves, invent solutions to problems, and make their mark on the world.
Learn Procedural Thinking. Computer science practices a structured, precise, and logical way of solving problems. By learning to think procedurally, students set themselves up for success in math and the sciences, as well as legal and medical professions.

Pathways to jobs in every industry

Major League Sports
Player Analyst
Uses statistical modeling, data science, and quantitative analysis of player statistics and performance for the purpose of player evaluation, strategic decision-making, and improving performance.

Field Biologist / Conservationist
Animal Tracking
Applies a variety of tracking hardware to wild animals and uses the data to compile information on the population, movement, and health of endangered species.
Security
Security Software Developer
Develops algorithms for use at airports and other secure locations that ensure truly random searches that cannot be predicted and help eliminate personal biases in enforcement.

National Defense
Cyber-Security
Helps locate and eliminate weaknesses in government systems that would allow for hacking and spying; develops security systems to monitor and catch this kind of hacking.
Law Enforcement
Computer Forensics
Secures and analyzes file data and metadata to collect evidence of crimes.

Culinary Hardware
Developer
Writes programs and develops circuits for integration in cooking hardware, including sous vide machines, smart appliances such as fridges and crockpots, and restaurant automation.
Medical Hardware
Developer
Writes programs and develops circuits for integration in medical hardware and human-machine interfaces, including pacemakers, prosthetic limbs, and remote surgery.

Visual Effects
Shader Programmer
Writes programs that control how light, color, and other post-processing effects look in video games and movies, defining an overall aesthetic for a scene, level, or complete product.
Music
Procedural Musician
Develops musical programs that dynamically write, combine, or play songs in ways that are unique each time.

Research Science
Survey / Data Analyst
Records, compiles and analyzes data from surveys and experiments in order to report statistics and other conclusions to help in scientific research in a variety of fields.
Graphic Art
Web Designer
Plans and creates websites, including visual aesthetics, user flow and interaction, and backend support structures.

Finance
Financial Analyst
Writes and uses software to collect data on markets, analyze trends, and present patterns that can be used to predict actions and events.
Urban Planning
Simulation Modeler
Develops simulations that model human movement patterns to allow urban planners to design efficient transportation systems and traffic paths for residential, commercial, and industrial needs.

Robotics
Robotics Engineer
Develop software and integrate with hardware that controls robotics for a variety of purposes, including space exploration, goods transportation, remote repair or retrieval in hazardous conditions, undersea exploration, and more.
Consumer Hardware
Developer
Writes programs that control household appliances and integrates with unique hardware; for example, writing the algorithm that a robot vacuum uses to decide how to explore a room for cleaning.

Anthropology
Genetic Analyst
Tracks and analyzes patterns in human genomes in order to draw conclusions about the movement and behavior of ancient peoples and how they are related to their modern descendants.
Video Games
Game Programmer
Codes the physics, interaction, and other mechanics of a video game; integrates visuals, sounds, and other systems into a complex product.

Entertainment
Internet Personality
Gathers and analyzes viewing and engagement statistics to discover what is most popular and how to appeal to different audiences.
Retail
System Developer
Develops and maintains large-scale systems that track sales and inventory across multiple stores, and automates re-stocking and other necessary reactions to changes in those systems.

Meteorology
Weather Analyst
Analyzes and builds systems to analyze weather patterns used to predict local forecasts, storm movements, and potentially hazardous environmental conditions.
Fuel Industry
Visualization Programmer
Develops visualizations and simulations that help fuel companies determine the most likely places to drill or otherwise seek resources without unnecessary cost or damages.

Aviation
High-Reliability Systems Engineer
Develops software to control planes and other high-performance activities in dynamic, real-time conditions with the smallest possible failure rate.

Major League Sports
Player Analyst
Uses statistical modeling, data science, and quantitative analysis of player statistics and performance for the purpose of player evaluation, strategic decision-making, and improving performance.
Field Biologist / Conservationist
Animal Tracking
Applies a variety of tracking hardware to wild animals and uses the data to compile information on the population, movement, and health of endangered species.
Security
Security Software Developer
Develops algorithms for use at airports and other secure locations that ensure truly random searches that cannot be predicted and help eliminate personal biases in enforcement.
National Defense
Cyber-Security
Helps locate and eliminate weaknesses in government systems that would allow for hacking and spying; develops security systems to monitor and catch this kind of hacking.
Law Enforcement
Computer Forensics
Secures and analyzes file data and metadata to collect evidence of crimes.
Culinary Hardware
Developer
Writes programs and develops circuits for integration in cooking hardware, including sous vide machines, smart appliances such as fridges and crockpots, and restaurant automation.
Medical Hardware
Developer
Writes programs and develops circuits for integration in medical hardware and human-machine interfaces, including pacemakers, prosthetic limbs, and remote surgery.
Visual Effects
Shader Programmer
Writes programs that control how light, color, and other post-processing effects look in video games and movies, defining an overall aesthetic for a scene, level, or complete product.
Music
Procedural Musician
Develops musical programs that dynamically write, combine, or play songs in ways that are unique each time.
Research Science
Survey / Data Analyst
Records, compiles and analyzes data from surveys and experiments in order to report statistics and other conclusions to help in scientific research in a variety of fields.
Graphic Art
Web Designer
Plans and creates websites, including visual aesthetics, user flow and interaction, and backend support structures.
Finance
Financial Analyst
Writes and uses software to collect data on markets, analyze trends, and present patterns that can be used to predict actions and events.
Urban Planning
Simulation Modeler
Develops simulations that model human movement patterns to allow urban planners to design efficient transportation systems and traffic paths for residential, commercial, and industrial needs.
Robotics
Robotics Engineer
Develop software and integrate with hardware that controls robotics for a variety of purposes, including space exploration, goods transportation, remote repair or retrieval in hazardous conditions, undersea exploration, and more.
Consumer Hardware
Developer
Writes programs that control household appliances and integrates with unique hardware; for example, writing the algorithm that a robot vacuum uses to decide how to explore a room for cleaning.
Anthropology
Genetic Analyst
Tracks and analyzes patterns in human genomes in order to draw conclusions about the movement and behavior of ancient peoples and how they are related to their modern descendants.
Video Games
Game Programmer
Codes the physics, interaction, and other mechanics of a video game; integrates visuals, sounds, and other systems into a complex product.
Entertainment
Internet Personality
Gathers and analyzes viewing and engagement statistics to discover what is most popular and how to appeal to different audiences.
Retail
System Developer
Develops and maintains large-scale systems that track sales and inventory across multiple stores, and automates re-stocking and other necessary reactions to changes in those systems.
Meteorology
Weather Analyst
Analyzes and builds systems to analyze weather patterns used to predict local forecasts, storm movements, and potentially hazardous environmental conditions.
Fuel Industry
Visualization Programmer
Develops visualizations and simulations that help fuel companies determine the most likely places to drill or otherwise seek resources without unnecessary cost or damages.
Aviation
High-Reliability Systems Engineer
Develops software to control planes and other high-performance activities in dynamic, real-time conditions with the smallest possible failure rate.

Teacher Benefits

Learn Computer Science. Much as there is a shortage of computer science professionals, there is an even greater shortage of computer science educators. The ability to teach coding is a rare and coveted skill.
Become a Certified Coding Instructor. By earning a certification in computer science, teachers can earn clock hours, increase their pay scale, and become an innovation leader in their district.

District Benefits

Improve Student Achievement. A computer science pathway provides students with a complete and direct path to valuable jobs in the digital economy, preparing them for college and career success.
Empower Teachers. Computer science training is an investment in teachers. Giving teachers valuable computer science skills shows their district’s support and increases their confidence.
Start an Innovation Initiative. Computer science education is on the rise throughout the nation. Districts have the opportunity to join the forefront of this movement and become true innovators.

Coding powers the future.

Computer science education is an issue of national significance.

Technology is at the heart of our daily lives and our digital economy.

However, there is a severe shortage in professionals with computer science skills.

Computer science education is the solution.

Student Benefits

Pathways to jobs in every industry

Major League Sports

Field Biologist / Conservationist

Security

National Defense

Law Enforcement

Culinary Hardware

Medical Hardware

Visual Effects

Music

Research Science

Graphic Art

Finance

Urban Planning

Robotics

Consumer Hardware

Anthropology

Video Games

Entertainment

Retail

Meteorology

Fuel Industry

Aviation