Here is my story:
I am currently a sophomore in college. I recently decided on pursuing a degree in CIS. I have done a lot of research on the CIS degree, and the job market but have not been able to come up with a concrete answer to some questions (which I will ask at the end).
I started my research on the field by interviewing a professor at my university (I also was writing a paper on CIS, so I killed two birds with one stone). In short he told me that CIS majors earn a very nice salary even straight out of college, and it grows from there. He also told me the job market is open for CIS majors and finding a job is no trouble at all.
I looked on the Beaura of Labor Statistics website, and also noted a nice job market, with good starting salaries.
Next I spoke with a family friend, who is a computer scientist, but told me he had a decent idea of CIS. He told me CIS was broad, but with some additional certifications I would be OK.
I also posted a thread on a website I post on frequently, you can read it at: http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=17&f=2765&t=8200685
However, other places I have read have noted weak salaries, saturated job markets, and a CIS degree being nothing more than a fancy help desk qualification. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=124018501&page=1
I am undoubtedly confused, and want advice from people such as you all, who are actually in the field.
Any, and all advice is very welcome on a degree in CIS, or getting another degree (Computer Science etc. etc.), Please mention anything you feel would be helpful worth knowing.
