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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 3 Nevada Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Sierra Nevada College
Incline Village, NV
 4
(9.1%)
Less Selective$23,068 
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV
 19
(0.9%)
Less Selective$16,540 
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
 24
(0.6%)
Less Selective$15,100 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.