Computer Science

STEM • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

What is it about?

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

Numbers at a glance

9th
Popular nationwide
1
Search Rank on O's List
591
Colleges offer it
29,751
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
23,990
Women
5,761
As a Minor

Computer Science is relatively popular as a minor/second major with 1,320 people graduating with it as a minor in academic year 2018-19.

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O's Insights on Computer Science

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 67% of graduates come from public universities.

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