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Computer Science B.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Students should have an ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program's student outcomes and to the discipline.

2. Students should have an ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.

3. Students should have an ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.

4. Students should have an ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.

5. Students should have an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.

6. Students should have an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audience.

7. Students should have an ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.

8. Students should have recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in, continuing professional development.

9. Students should have an ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.

10. Students should have an ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.

11. Students should have an ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.

CAREERS COMPUTER SCIENCE B.S. GRADUATES PURSUE

  • Applications developer
  • Blockchain developer
  • Cyber security analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Forensic computer analyst
  • Game designer/developer
  • ML / AI engineer
  • SEO Specialist
  • Software engineer
  • UX & Web designer

SUCCESS RATES

81.0%

6-year graduation rate

3.86

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$115,201

10 years after graduation

$94,927

5 years after graduation

$62,163

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

67.9%

Working in New York

18.5%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars.  Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State two years after graduation. SUNY Wages Dashboard, includes graduates from 2015-18.  Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)