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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 Puerto Rico Colleges with the highest percentage of Computer Science among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, PR
 6
(1.4%)
Highly Selective$3,938 
 Universidad Metropolitana
Cupey, PR
 7
(1.0%)
Highly Selective$4,584 
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
 13
(0.9%)
Less Selective$3,884 
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University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus
Rio Piedras, PR
 7
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$3,888 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.