成人影片

Computer Science

Degrees Granted
BS, Minor
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Location
Garden City

Learn to design and analyze software-based systems as you prepare for a rewarding digital career with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in computer science from 成人影片 University on Long Island.

Why Major in Computer Science at 成人影片 University in New York on Long Island?

  • Learn in small classes in our computer science program with expert faculty who are focused on your success.
  • Work one-to-one with faculty advisers to select one or more areas of specialization, such as software engineering, cybersecurity, game programming, applied science and foundations of computer science.
  • Be career-ready upon graduation or study for one more year in our accelerated computer science master鈥檚 degree program.

What Can You Do with a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Computer Science?

Getting a bachelor’s degree in computer science can help you start a wide variety of careers. A computer science bachelor鈥檚 degree opens the door to a successful career in many fields鈥攊ndustry, research and marketing. You can work as a software engineer, systems architect or website designer. Or you can become an expert in the quickly growing fields of cybersecurity or cryptography鈥攐r conduct research by pursuing doctoral studies.

STEM-Designated Badge
This program is STEM-designated offering specialized training in high-demand fields and eligible international students can extend their OPT to 36 months.
$82,539* * based on 成人影片 University Career Outcomes Survey & NACE First Destination Survey, Class of 2023
the average annual salary of our 2023 baccalaureate graduates鈥攖hat鈥檚 30% higher than the national average
based on 成人影片 University Career Outcomes Survey & NACE First Destination Survey, Class of 2023

Computer Science Degree & Minor Options

Computer Science Minor

Take advantage of the flexibility of studying computing with an eye on applying it to another field of interest. A computer science minor complements almost any academic area by adding IT competency to the knowledge base acquired in your major field of study.

Cybersecurity Minor

In our exciting computer science degree program, explore how computer systems work, how information systems are designed, how organizations prepare for potential disruptions in service and how the law affects and influences cybersecurity.

Scientific Computing Minor

If you major in sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics and computer science, this minor will provide you with a solid background in computational techniques and data analysis skills to further prepare you to pursue an advanced degree in your major discipline.

Video Game Design Minor

Gain an interdisciplinary perspective and skill set focused on the creative elements of video game development. This computer science minor is sponsored jointly with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, the Department of Art and Art History and the Department of Communications. Our video game design computer science program is a great way to combine your interests with another major.

Joint Degree Options

Undergraduate computer science majors at 成人影片 have the opportunity to accelerate their path to a rewarding professional career in computer engineering by completing a joint degree in pre-engineering. If you are interested in other engineering disciplines like electrical engineering, mechanical, or materials engineering, please contact the Physics department. Learn more about the application process for these programs.

NSF Grant Students
Published:

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education has awarded 成人影片 University and聽Principal Investigator聽Andrea Ward, PhD, associate provost for research and special projects, a $2.49 million grant for the 鈥淓nsuring STEM Student Success Through an Integrative Support Program.鈥

Exceptional Hands-On Learning in our Computer Science BS Program

成人影片鈥檚 annual Research and Creative Works Conference provides a great opportunity for students from all disciplines鈥攎any of whom are computer science students鈥攖o showcase their work to faculty and the rest of our community.

Our bachelor鈥檚 degree in computer science students have also applied their on-campus research knowledge to real-life work settings through partnerships with companies throughout the New York metropolitan area, including:

Computer Science Program Info

I wasn鈥檛 one of those kids who was writing code at birth or building computers at 12. But the support I got from the staff was transformative for me.

Rebecca Gotterbarn 鈥18 BS in Computer Science, Member of IBM鈥檚 X-Force anti-hacking team

Degree in Computer Science Application Requirements

To apply for the computer science program, submit the appropriate application requirements:

Transformative Educational Opportunities with 成人影片鈥檚 Computer Science BS Program

All undergraduate students in the computer science program have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:

  • The Honors College – fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
  • – preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
  • – providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective

FAQs About a Computer Science Degree

Getting a bachelor鈥檚 degree in聽computer聽science聽can help you enter a wide variety of careers in industry, research and marketing. You can work as a software engineer, systems architect or website designer. Or you can become an expert in the fast-growing fields of cybersecurity or cryptography鈥攐r conduct research by pursuing graduate studies.

Computer science is generally regarded as a challenging major, due to learning how to program, the major鈥檚 rigorous mathematical foundations and its emphasis as a STEM discipline on abstract thinking and problem-solving skills.

Typically, a bachelor’s degree in computer science will take four years if you attend full-time.

Students who earned a prior degree might be able to complete the Compute Science program in as little as four semesters.

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