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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 4 Connecticut Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
 10
(1.4%)
Most Selective$38,634 
Connecticut College
New London, CT
 6
(1.4%)
Highly Selective- 
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
 3
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$24,470 
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University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
 11
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$21,912 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.