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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 New Jersey Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
 33
(8.9%)
Moderately Selective$36,280 
Drew University
Madison, NJ
 2
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$36,720 
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ
 4
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$28,519 
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Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJ
 1
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$23,600 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.