What are the benefits of pursuing PhD in computer science?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

The Ph.D Pprogramme in computer science aims at training students in the skills and competencies related to the systematic investigation of various issues and problems in the area of their study in the field of computer science on information technology. At this level, the study is expected to provide new and original insights into the problem or the area under investigation. Therefore, Ph.D in computer science or IT prepares students for the field of education as university faculty, research and consulting by training them to seek new knowledge in the area of their expertise. IT professionals who are interested in teaching, research or consulting are only advised to do Ph.D in computer science and it is an overkill educational qualification for typical IT development or testing or architect or project management roles. Ph.D IT professionals may get better jobs in product companies in comparison to application development companies.

manpreet 2 years ago

A Ph.D in computer science is typically required for most computer and information research scientist jobs. Although, getting a Ph.D can be hard work, the salary and career outlook are quite above average. There are quite a few different jobs you can get with an advanced degree in computer science. Generally, people become computer and information research scientists. This job description includes inventing and designing new technology. Few of the job profiles are: 1) Software development engineer 2) Teaching faculty 3) Research scientist 4) Data scientist 5) Machine learning engineer 6) Data science engineer 7) Computer vision engineer Some of the top recruiters are Apple, Intel, IBM, SAP, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Amazon.com, Capgemini, Facebook, Google, Adobe, Nvidia etc. and colleges /universities (as faculties). Pay scale: The starting salary would range from Rs.12- Rs.15 lakhs per annum, and it would go up to 36-40 lakhs INR per annum or even more depending on work experience and seniority.