Computer Science Programs
Making the impossible possible—computer scientists thrive on it.
Whether you’re pursuing a path in computer science or information systems, you’ll learn how to innovate and apply technology to solve the problems of today and tomorrow.
B.S. in Computer Science
Become a frontline warrior in the battle against cybercriminals. Specialize in cryptology. Tackle a career as an ethical hacker. Take your love of video games to the next level by becoming a game developer. Add “AI expert” to your résumé. You can do all this with a degree in computer science.
Program
Highlights
Program Highlights
- The development of problem-solving, computer-programming, and project-management skills
- Experience with information and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and big data and cloud computing
- Support from the Mastodon community
- A prestigious Purdue degree
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Scholarships
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
- Apply computer science theory and software-development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Game Developer
- Information Security Analyst
- Information Technology Architect
- IT Project Manager
- Mobile Application Developer
- Software Engineer
- System Administrator
- Web Developer
