What is my potential after graduation, and what about outsourcing?
Most of our graduates go directly into industry or continue on to graduate school. For those of you going into industry, data shows that (even in our economic times) that there is a steady growth of jobs in CS and IT, with consistent raises in salary. But, don't take our word for it! According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, "Computer scientists and database administrators are projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the next decade. Strong employment growth combined with a limited supply of qualified workers will result in excellent employment prospects for this occupation and a high demand for their skills." Their salaries reflect this demand.
Even InfoWorld backs this up by saying "The technology profession is proving to be one of the safest careers available during the current economic crisis." There are numerous other articles as well, but overall, the message is the same. They have other articles as well.
For those who are into Web development, IEEE has an interesting report on job prospects.
For those of you who hate to read, here's a visual representation that might inspire you.