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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 7 Oregon Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
 5
(2.1%)
Less Selective$28,270 
Portland State University
Portland, OR
 54
(1.6%)
Less Selective$18,837 
Willamette University
Salem, OR
 7
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$33,960 
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Linfield College
McMinnville, OR
 5
(1.5%)
Less Selective$27,414 
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
 6
(1.3%)
Moderately Selective$33,726 
Corban College
Salem, OR
 1
(0.5%)
Less Selective$22,320 
University of Portland
Portland, OR
 3
(0.4%)
Less Selective$30,450 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.