<p>I got accepted into a Univeristy for the Computer Science program this year, but I had to withdraw from it long before the classes started due to some financial issues and also because, I wasn't sure if that's really I want to major in. So anyway, I am planning on reapplying to University in the fall of 2012 but I am still uncertain whether I should major in Computer Science or not. I don't have any sort of experience in programming language whatsoever and also, not sure if my math skills are good enough for the program.</p>
<p>My marks:
Calculus - 85% (Repeated)
Physics - 83% (Easy going teacher)
Chemistry - 90%( Repeated but I find it easy)</p>
<p>The reason why I've chosen Computer Science as a possible major is because, I like dealing with technology and messing around with computer softwares. But I am not sure if I would enjoy coding as a career and also, I've no idea how much intensive math is required (Which I believe I lack).So yeah, it would be highly appreciated if some of you computer science majors can give me some advice with regards to my situation.</p>
<p>Also, can anyone tell me other majors which have good pay; job prospect like that of computer science?</p>
<p>There are SO many CS positions that do not include “coding all day”. Hell, my bread-n-butter specialty is database systems. Tasks include…</p>
<ul>
<li>Meeting with the client(s) to discuss and establish the data requirements (no coding)</li>
<li>Creating data models that capture the data requirements (no coding)</li>
<li>Creating the overall data architecture (no coding)</li>
<li>Implementing the database design in the target database engine (SQL Server, Oracle)</li>
<li>Administering the database</li>
</ul>
<p>I may not have to do any coding during the entire project unless the Java or C++ developers need a stored procedure or something similar.</p>
<p>I am in the SAME boat as you except I am about one year into the core CS curriculum (done with gen-ed’s). I also love technology and messing around with computers, but am unsure if I want to program as a career as well. I originally thought the math requirements would be my biggest hurdle, but I overcame them. My biggest hurdle now is it I am interested enough in programming to actually complete the degree.</p>
<p>I heard you can get a vast amount of jobs with the CS degree (outside of programming), but it seems like it will be tough to complete the CS degree if you are not a big fan of programming. I enjoyed my Java class, but I am not really enjoying the second half of my C class. I don’t seem to enjoy the real lower level programming (which is what C is). I feel like I am running out of time and need to make up my mind, but I also have no clue what to do just like you.</p>