The reason why the computer major is more popular is that in addition to the better employment situation, many people think that if they study computer science, they can become a programmer. Although programmers are said to work overtime, It's more serious, but the wages seem to be very high.

Actually, there are some misunderstandings here. First of all, if you study computer-related majors, you may not necessarily be able to become the legendary "programmer", and becoming a programmer may not necessarily lead to a high salary. First of all, what are the majors in the computer category? According to the book "Undergraduate Major Catalog and Major Introduction to General Colleges and Universities" compiled by the Ministry of Education, we will find that there are 9 subdivided majors under the computer category, including: computer science and technology, software engineering, and network engineering , information security, Internet of Things engineering, digital media technology, intelligent science and technology, spatial information and digital technology, electronics and computer engineering. In addition, some colleges and universities have also opened majors in data science and big data technology, and network in recent years. Space security major and new media technology major.

There are already 12 majors. Let’s first take a look at the similarities or differences between these majors. Different majors have different emphasis, and the industries or positions they focus on are also different. Slightly different. Computer science and technology major, which is the most basic major in the entire computer category, is relatively more focused on theory and software design research. There will be a large number of mathematics courses and basic computer courses, such as mathematical analysis, discrete mathematics, and modern algebra. , Introduction to Computers, Microcomputer Principles, etc. Being relatively basic also means that your future employment or postgraduate entrance examinations will be relatively broad, ranging from scientific research to pure technology, and you can basically do anything. 1. The software engineering major is different from the previous computer science and technology that have requirements for both hardware and software. The software engineering major mainly focuses on software-related work, such as the development and maintenance of software such as APPs. Although the requirements for mathematics are not that high, being good at mathematics is a basic skill for a good software engineer. 2. Network engineering major. This major is mainly about the design, research and development and solving of network system problems. In addition to traditional IT companies, many graduates of this major will also work in the IT departments of non-IT companies, such as network design, optimization and maintenance of banks or financial companies. Network engineering is actually a bit more network management, computer room and other work. It is essentially a relatively low-end position, and it is still somewhat different from the "programmer" we generally think of.

3. The information security major, as the name suggests, is mainly responsible for ensuring user information security in online shopping and social platforms. Therefore, in addition to basic mathematics and computer-related courses, professional courses will also cover topics such as cryptography, security authentication technology, Firewall principles, data backup and disaster recovery and other related courses. This is an interdisciplinary major of computers, communications, and mathematics. In addition to Internet companies, communications industries such as Huawei, China Mobile, China Unicom, and Power Grid are also relatively relevant. Overall, employment is very good, especially in many medium and large companies. demand. The first four are basically more traditional computer-related majors. In addition, with the rapid development of technology, the following majors have emerged.

4. Internet of Things Engineering major. This major requires a good foundation in mathematics and physics. The so-called Internet of Things is "the Internet that connects everything." For example, online ride-hailing, online shopping, QR codes, quick payments, etc. are all applications of the Internet of Things, including future AI assistants and smart communities. The Internet of Things, cloud computing and big data are collectively known as the representative technologies of the third wave of informatization. Although the Internet of Things engineering major only started enrolling students after 2010, with the development of 5G, the future needs of this major The volume must be very large, and the development space is also excellent.

5. Intelligent Science and Technology Major. This major can be understood as engaging in artificial intelligence. I don’t think I need to say more about the development prospects of artificial intelligence in the future. Everyone should be aware of it. In addition to courses related to mathematics and computer basics, it also involves professional courses such as basics of artificial intelligence, brain science, machine learning, and human-computer interaction. The course load is relatively heavy. At the same time, this major is in its infancy in China, so a large number of professional courses are taught in English, and it is necessary to keep up with the times and learn the most cutting-edge technologies.

6. Data Science and Big Data Technology Major, as a representative technology of the third wave of informatization, it is estimated that many students have heard of all kinds of so-called big data. This shows that this major is in The demand in the future is very large, and the employment prospects are also very good. At the same time, this major is a highly cross-cutting major, so one thing to note is that different schools will set up this major in the School of Information, School of Computer Science, School of Statistics, or School of Economics and Management. Different schools set up specific courses. The focus of the process will also be different. However, they all require a good mathematical foundation and standardized and rigorous mathematical thinking. The three majors just mentioned above are all emerging majors with huge potential for future development. At the same time, the requirements for comprehensive abilities in various disciplines are relatively high. After graduation, most people will choose to continue their studies, especially the proportion of going abroad for further study. Relatively high.

In addition, the following majors can be regarded as relatively unpopular computer-related majors to a certain extent.

The first is the spatial information and digital technology major. After graduation, you can engage in research, design and manufacturing of information and communication systems, digital land, and digital cities. You can also engage in system management work in government management departments, military, economic, and scientific research departments. Employment destination They are domestic IT companies, telecom operators and scientific research institutes. They are slightly different from the Internet company programmers that everyone is familiar with.

The second is the cyberspace security major, which is somewhat similar to the previous information security major, but the course content is further enriched, including social security, supervision of online public opinion, crime prevention in cyberspace, legal evidence collection, etc. The employment direction includes government safety regulations and safety management, including the formulation of laws; the research and development of safety products by safety enterprises; the safety management and safety protection of general enterprises; the coordination of space security between countries, etc. The employment level is also a relatively different major.

There is also the electronic and computer engineering major, which is a major that combines electronic engineering and computer science. It is mainly engaged in modern electronics, automatic control, electronic engineering, and software and hardware development of intelligent equipment. , is actually more of a major in electronic engineering.

Finally, under the computer category there are digital media technology majors and new media technology majors, which are two majors related to digital image processing, animation principles and design, audio and video processing, news publicity, and media communication. The direction will not be expanded upon here. The above are the 12 subdivided majors under the computer category. Although each has its own emphasis, on the whole, if you want to work as a programmer in your future employment, these majors are basically OK.

However, judging from the current level of domestic majors, it is recommended that you sort them in the following order when choosing a major: Level 1: Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Security Level 2 : Electronic Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Data Science and Big Data Technology in the School of Computer Science or Mathematics Level 3: Internet of Things Engineering, Intelligent Science and Technology, Data Science and Big Data Technology in the School of Economics and Management Level 4: Other majors.