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Overview for Computer Science

A general program that focuses on computers, 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, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

Careers for Computer Science Majors

A major in Computer Science is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Computer Science

Top 6 Arkansas Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Lyon College
Batesville, AR
 3
(3.1%)
Moderately Selective$19,034 
Harding University
Searcy, AR
 18
(2.3%)
Less Selective$13,130 
Hendrix College
Conway, AR
 3
(1.6%)
Less Selective$26,080 
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Philander Smith College
Little Rock, AR
 1
(1.2%)
Less Selective$8,740 
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
 2
(0.4%)
Less Selective$18,066 
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR
 1
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$18,400 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.