Which is a better field: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) or Information Technology (IT)?

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    Tasbiya Khan | Contributor-Level 10

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    Computer Science and IT both offer high-paying job opportunities therefore being an excellent choice for future but there is one striking difference between both of them. 

    Information Technology (IT)Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
    IT is more about installing, maintaining, and improving computer systems, operating networks and databasesComputer Science is about using mathematics to programme systems so that they run more efficiently.
    It deals with handling computers in an organisation and ensuring security surveillance of major IT systems.It majorly deals with designing computer systems and writing programming codes to ensure that a programme runs in a computer.
    After completing a course in IT, candidate can pursue a career as System Administrator, Database Administrator, Network Architect.After completing CSE, candidates can work as Applicaitons Software Developer, Web Developer, Data Analyst, Coding Associate. 
    IT professionals specialise in the field of Cloud Computing, Computer Networking, Database Management, System Administration.CSE graduates specialise in writing programs, Embedded Systems, Computational Science, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence. 

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