{"id":587,"date":"2017-11-29T13:39:48","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T13:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/online-computer-science-and-it-degrees\/"},"modified":"2018-06-26T14:30:17","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T20:30:17","slug":"online-computer-science-and-it-degrees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/online-computer-science-and-it-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Computer Science and IT Degrees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The supercomputers of today are a result of humanity leveraging the power of technology and data in order to make our personal and professional lives better. The people behind this are computer scientists, information systems specialists, and IT specialists (including IT managers), all of whom focus on improving computing and making those systems more efficient, so that users have a more meaningful experience when using technology.<\/p>\n<p>People who have earned an online degree in one of these specialties might find work in academics, the technology sector, or in a broad variety of organizations to help them manage data effectively. This includes hospitals, schools, non-profit organizations, and more. 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