Adelphi University
The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science combines a solid core of computer science courses with the option to gain real depth knowledge in another area of interest via track options. As computing is a discipline with strong links to many fields, this provides students with the flexibility to pursue their interests. Undergraduates majoring in Computer Science must enroll in at least one of the following tracks:
- Software Engineering
- Information Security
- Game Programming
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Applied Sciences
Adelphi University is a private institution that was founded in 1896. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,205, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 75 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Adelphi University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 151. The student-faculty ratio at Adelphi University is 12:1, and the school has 45.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
Adelphi University offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Adelphi University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.).
Year Founded: Private, Coed
School Type: 1896
Setting: Suburban
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American University
The Department of Computer Science at American University balances the practical and theoretical aspects of computer science and provides students with a background for professional employment or further graduate study in the discipline. Our graduates move on to a wide range of careers that includes software development and design, multimedia computing, artificial intelligence and computer vision, and other technical computing professions.
American University is a private institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,901, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 84 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. American University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 69. The student-faculty ratio at American University is 12:1.
American University offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, and health service. American University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.).
Year Founded: 1893
School Type: Private, Coed
Setting: Suburban
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American UniversityAuburn University
Through hands-on exposure to a variety of computer systems, tools, and techniques, computer science provides excellent preparation for students seeking careers in software-related computing fields. Coursework includes theoretical computer science, software construction, operating systems, and net-centric computing.
Auburn University is a public institution that was founded in 1856. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,658, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,875 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Auburn University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 103. The student-faculty ratio at Auburn University is 19:1, and the school has 31.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
Auburn, Alabama, has been ranked one of the best places to live, and life at Auburn University can be similarly enjoyable for students. Football is a particularly big attraction in the fall, as fans support the Auburn Tigers with the help of school mascot Aubie the Tiger. The Tiger sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, and the influx of football fans makes Auburn the fifth-largest city in the state on game days.
Year Founded: 1856
School Type: Private, Coed
Setting: Suburban
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Auburn UniversityUniversity of Auburn at Montgomery
AUM’s Computer Science Program will prepare you for a career in computer and information technology, projected to grow 12% from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Through gaining skills in the development of software skill design and large computer systems, students are prepared for fascinating careers in technology architecture, networking, multimedia design, and more. AUM’s program also offers students access to the NSF-supported Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment. This unique partnership allows access to the most dynamic computational resources in the country.
Auburn University—Montgomery is a public institution that was founded in 1967. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,273, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 500 acres. Auburn University—Montgomery’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities South, 95. The student-faculty ratio at Auburn University—Montgomery is 14:1.
The most popular majors at Auburn University—Montgomery include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Education.
In sports, Auburn University—Montgomery is part of the NCAA’s Division II.
Year Founded: 1967
School Type: Private, Coed
Setting: Urban
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University of Auburn at MontgomeryFlorida International University
There are two tracks available in the upper division program for a B.S. in Computer Science. The Computer Science (CS) track should be followed by the student who intends to continue on to graduate study in computer science. The Software Design and Development (SDD) track may be followed by the student who intends to pursue a software engineering career.
Florida International University is a public institution that was founded in 1972. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 45,813, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 344 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Florida International University is 26:1, and the school has 21.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Florida International University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
Outside of class, there are many student organizations and more than 30 fraternities and sororities to consider joining, as well as annual campus events, such as the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, to check out. The FIU Golden Panthers sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Conference USA.
Year Founded: 1972
School Type: Public, Coed
Setting: Urban
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Florida International UniversityLouisiana State University
Concentrations available:
- Cloud Computing and Networking: Cloud computing and networking uses groups of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data. Historically, one server would do this job on one computer or a network of computers, which led to overloads and slow speeds. With cloud computing and networking, the sky is literally the limit for what can be accomplished with the amount of data that can be stored.
- Computer Science and Second Discipline: In addition to the core computer science courses, you will take a set number of hours in another academic field. Departmental approval is required.
- Data Science and Analytics: Learn to create analytical models and ways to extract new knowledge from complex data. All types of companies and organizations employ data scientists for various reasons, including identifying consumer trends, military code breaking, making workers and processes more efficient, and even analyzing the probabilities that one sports team may beat another.
- Software Engineering: New and emerging opportunities include app development, digital media, mobile devices, entertainment software design, and gaming. Plus, as an added bonus, EA Sports has a presence on campus for students who are interested in game development, and the department offers a digital media minor.
Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge is a public institution that was founded in 1860. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,118, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 2,000 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge is 22:1.
Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge, better known as LSU, is a public school near the Mississippi River, in the southeastern part of the state. Students at LSU can choose from many programs in more than a dozen colleges. The most popular majors at Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Education; Biological and Bi
Year Founded: 1860
School Type: Public, Coed
Setting: Urban
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Louisiana State UniversityUniversity of Central Florida
Students are provided with the necessary skills in the development of large computer and software systems, covering a large spectrum of engineering and scientific functions.
Graduates of UCF’s Computer Science program are prepared for various careers, including technical software project managing, software engineering, computer systems programming, computer programming, software development, software systems design, computer systems analysis, and software applications development.
University of Central Florida is a public institution that was founded in 1963. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 55,776, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,415 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of Central Florida is 30:1.
The most popular majors at University of Central Florida include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; Education; and Engineering.
Notable alumni of the University of Central Florida include Cheryl Hines, an actress who starred in HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”; comedian Daniel Tosh, star of Comedy Central’s “Tosh.0”; and former soccer player Michelle Akers, a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Year Founded: 1963
School Type: Public, Coed
Setting: Suburban
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University of Central FloridaUniversity of Dayton
As a computer science major, you will study data structures, software design, programming languages, and computer elements and architecture. To be prepared for the computer science curriculum, you should have strong analytical skills and be ready to take calculus and nonremedial English in your first year.
The program includes at least one course exploring the social and ethical implications of computing in a modern, digital world. Also included are a variety of courses in the humanities, the arts, and the social and natural sciences. These, combined with the computer science requirements, provide you with the broad-based education necessary for success in a diverse, global workplace.
University of Dayton is a private institution that was founded in 1850. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,330, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 373 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of Dayton is 15:1. Students at the University of Dayton can choose from more than 80 undergraduate majors and many graduate programs, including those in the schools of business administration, law, engineering and education.
Students can also get involved in more than 200 organizations and with the campus radio and television stations. Notable UD alumni include Chuck Noll, the only NFL coach to win four Super Bowl titles, which he did in the 1970s with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Year Founded: 1850
School Type: Private, Coed
Setting: Suburban
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University of DaytonUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
A well-trained computer scientist requires a knowledge of both ends of this spectrum—and several points in between. The Computer Science curriculum in the Department of Computer Science is intended to provide that broad background. Along with a strong theoretical component, our program places special emphasis on the development of applied skills in design, implementation and validation of computer systems. In our experience, industry and graduate programs alike value—above all—people who can solve real problems, and who come prepared to use the tools of their trade.
All students acquire a common background in the fundamental areas of computer science: computer systems, organization and architecture, algorithms and data structures, principles of software design, elements of the theory of computation, and operating systems. In addition, students obtain specialized backgrounds through the selection of five technical elective courses in Computer Science. Required and elective courses in the sciences and mathematics, along with additional courses in writing, humanities, social sciences, and the arts give students the opportunity to expand their horizons and to prepare for multidisciplinary careers.
University of Illinois at Chicago is a public institution founded in 1965. The university is set in the city among 240 acres, and has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,959. The student-faculty ratio at University of Illinois at Chicago is 18:1, and the school has 38.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Illinois at Chicago include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Engineering; and Health Professions and Related Programs.
Through the UIC Undergraduate Research Experience, interested college students can pair up with faculty mentors and create a research project in a variety of academic areas. Each spring, students then present their findings at the university’s Student Research Forum.
Year Founded: 1965
School Type: Public, Coed
Setting: Urban
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University of Illinois at ChicagoUniversity of Kansas
Computer science students push one another to grow and succeed as do their professors. Faculty members possess industry and research experience that provides real-world examples of fundamental concepts being taught in the classroom. Small classes enable in-depth discussions, projects, and problem-solving activities. Hands-on laboratories and capstone courses require students to put their formidable knowledge base into action.
University of Kansas is a public institution that was founded in 1865. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,262, its setting is city, and the campus size is 1,000 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of Kansas is 17:1. The most popular majors at University of Kansas include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Visual and Performing Arts. In sports, University of Kansas is part of the NCAA I.
Year Founded: 1865
School Type: Public, Coed
Setting: City
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University of KansasUniversity of South Carolina
Professional software engineers write software for some particular domain: video games, finance, scientific simulations, business accounting, data analysis, etc. As such, they need to learn the language of their chosen domain and specialize in specific technologies. Our degree lets you specialize in your chosen domain by requiring three classes from another major, as well as three elective courses from our department.
The following courses fulfill some of the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a major in computer science:
- Algorithmic Design I and II
- Computing in the Modern World
- Digital Logic Design
- Introduction to Computer Architecture
- UNIX/Linux Fundamentals
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Operating Systems
- Programming Language Structures
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Foundations of Computation
- Professional Issues in Computer Science and Engineering
- Introduction to Computer Networks
University of South Carolina is a public institution that was founded in 1801. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,556, its setting is city, and the campus size is 444 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of South Carolina is 18:1. The most popular majors include: Finance and Financial Management Services; Research and Experimental Psychology; Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences; Biology, General; and Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
The University of South Carolina’s college town, Columbia, boasts a variety of entertainment, nightlife, and outdoor options for students to check out after class. Other college towns, including Charlotte, North Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina, are both less than two hours away.
Year Founded: 1801
School Type: Public, Coed
Setting: Suburban
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University of South CarolinaUniversity of the Pacific
Computer science is the combination of math, science, and engineering. It is all about design, creativity, analysis, and problem-solving. It involves creating and building computer systems and applying algorithms to provide solutions to problems. At Pacific, you can further develop your computer science knowledge and skills by taking a concentration in Software Development, Graphics and Simulation, and Networking and Computer Security. Ultimately, if you like to solve puzzles then computer science is for you.
All indications suggest that the demand for computing professionals is on the rise and will continue to be strong. The Computer Science major prepares you for a career as a computer scientist or software developer with skills and experience in a variety of specializations or tracks. Choose from one of three concentrations to tailor our education to your interest:
- Software Development
- Graphics and Simulation
- Networking and Computer Security
niversity of the Pacific is a private institution that was founded in 1851. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,483, its setting is city, and the campus size is 175 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of the Pacific is 12:1. The most popular majors include: Business Administration and Management, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Engineering, General.
The University of the Pacific has a picturesque campus in Stockton, California that has made its way into more than 15 movies. There are about 150 student organizations to consider joining, and, since Stockton is situated in the California Delta waterway, students are close to water sports options, including jet skiing, windsurfing, and sailing.
Year Founded: 1851
School Type: Private, Coed
Setting: City
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University of the Pacific