What Can You Do With a Degree in Multimedia Computing?

Alumni Profiles

There is a lot of information available on LinkedIn, including profiles of more than 100 Brooklyn College alumni who graduated with a degree in multimedia computing. Join the Brooklyn College Alumni group and see where alumni are currently working, their skill sets, and their career progression. You can filter further based on employer, class year, etc.

Keep in mind, this list isn’t inclusive of all the opportunities available to multimedia computing students. Use the Magner Career Center resources to your advantage to find opportunities that align with your interests!

Salary Guide

There are several different aspects of the multimedia computing field that affect the average salary, such as education level, industry type, experience, and location. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary was $91,250 a year in May 2020. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience, and a variety of other factors. The best approach to determining possible salaries is to research them on websites like Indeed.com and Salary.com.

Career Articles

Here are some career guides and articles that share information on career options open to multimedia computing majors:

• My Next Move
• O*Net Online
• Indeed

Student Clubs

• Computer Science Club
• BC Women in Computer Science

To find all clubs and the latest events, search for the names of clubs and sign in to RSVP for the events you would like to attend.

On-Campus Resources

The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.

• The center hosts frequent career events, which include panels with Brooklyn College alumni, company and organization visits, and workshops.
• You can get matched with alumni with your major to learn about their experiences, seek career advice, and develop a professional relationship.
• HireBC offers starter, competitive internships, and even job postings from Brooklyn College’s dedicated Job Board. Access HireBC via the Brooklyn College WebCentral Portal, under the Career tab. Many alumni post positions with hopes of working with Brooklyn College students. Begin by uploading your résumé and having it reviewed by a career counselor.
• Miriam Loyd is the liaison to the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences. For more information or to set up appointments, visit the Magner Center’s website call 718.951.5696, or visit 1303 James Hall.

Off-Campus Resources

• Occupational Network (O*NET) offers occupational statistics such as salaries and growth potential for all occupations. Additionally, you can search occupations by name or by your own interests, skills, abilities, etc.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook gives you information on the training and education needed for the job, earning potential, expected job prospects, what you would be doing on the job, and what the working conditions are like.