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Computer Science

Why Major in Computer Science?

Looking for a challenging major in a rapidly advancing field?  Look no further than our Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.  Computer Science is far more than just programming, and no other science or engineering discipline has had a greater impact in such diverse areas as commerce, communication, entertainment, finance, medicine, the social sciences, the physical sciences and the life sciences. Computer Science impacts our world in a multitude of ways and computer scientists are instrumental in driving these changes.

Students who succeed in this program are interested in creating solutions to modern-day challenges that make a difference in our everyday lives.

Graduation and Beyond

Computer science graduates typically find positions as software engineers and software developers in major companies like:

  • Google
  • Apple
  • Microsoft
  • IBM
  • Facebook
  • Intel

Graduates are also highly recruited by major companies in the areas of:

  • Finance
  • Health care
  • Aerospace
  • Defense

Most graduates will find themselves a part of a team of software developers and after a few years possibly leading a software team. With the rapid changes and advances in the field of computing, graduates must continually keep up with the latest technology as their careers adapt and evolve to meet the new opportunities and challenges of computing.

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