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You are the future of computer technology.
Computer scientists do not just design software for computers. They work with the software and software systems that allow the day-to-day use of any computing system. Concepts and theory are the focus of this major.
High school classes that will help with your undergraduate degree include:
You can also check out College Credit Plus options.
With a Bachelor of Science in computer science, you will be able to design software to address real-word problems. You can focus this degree into a way to analyze data, develop software applications, or work on large and complex systems. The average starting salary for 2016 computer science graduates was $67,233. (NACE, April 2017)
It's never too early—or too late to start managing your career in engineering. Learn more about the Brandeberry Career Development Center.
We encourage you to apply skills learned in the classroom through study abroad, undergraduate research, co-op/internships, and/or service learning. You will learn from qualified professionals who actively work in the field of computer science and work on computer science projects, allowing you to apply your classroom education to real-world situations.
 Wright State computer science graduate Hany Elemary is developing a conversational AI initiative for the drive-through ordering system at Wendy’s restaurants. |
 A research project by Matt Piekenbrock, a graduate computer science at Wright State, was selected by the Google Summer of Code 2017 competition. |
View the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog.
We will revise our programs to keep them as current as possible. Your advisor will go over your options if there is a change.
Review the admission requirements and complete the admission application. Identify your desired major on the application. If you meet university admission requirements you are admitted to the college.
If you are a current student and wish to change majors, go to the WINGS Express major/minor change request form and change your major. Talk to your advisor about majoring in computer engineering.
There are many ways to offset the cost of your degree. With our program, you will be eligible for paid internships starting your sophomore year. There are also scholarships and other financial aid options. For more information check out the university's financial aid section.
The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.
Annual Student Enrollment: 332 (Fall 2024)
Graduation Data: 11 graduates in Spring 2024
Educational Objectives:
Within a few years, graduates of our engineering programs can:
Student Outcomes:
Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science will have the ability to:
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