Computer Science

Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program

Earn both your bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree in computer science in our 5-year BS/MS 鈥淔ast Track鈥 program. In this accelerated master鈥檚 program, you鈥檒l gain practical experience both in and beyond the classroom to prepare for advanced employment and increase your earning potential in a high-demand profession.

You鈥檒l benefit from collaborations with renowned professors and hands-on experiences in a program accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. Conduct specialized research. Access state-of-the-art labs while you gain a high level of technical programming knowledge with C++ language. Become a member of our student design teams and compete nationally in the NASA Lunabotics Competition and the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.

Prepare to graduate as a high-demand candidate whose r茅sum茅 will catch the eyes of employers: 蜜桃影像 has a 100% job placement for computer science graduates.

What Is Computer Science?

Computer science is the study of data processing, information handling and its application to world problems. Computer scientists write and program software, create applications for mobile devices and develop websites.   

Are you a creative problem solver who is excited by new software processes and has an interest in using sophisticated technology to tackle everything from creating virtual reality computer games to developing new programming language? Then computer science is the career path for you.

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Degree type:

  • Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (B.S./M.S.)

Availability:

  • 蜜桃影像 main campus

Accredited by:

  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET

 

Why Study Computer Science at 蜜桃影像?

As a computer science major at the University of 蜜桃影像 Fairbanks, you鈥檒l access industry standard labs, equipment and software programming. With affordable tuition, a focus on professional experience and a high level of technical programming knowledge, you鈥檒l graduate in high demand for employment in 蜜桃影像 and nationwide. Here are more highlights of our program.

Earn your bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree in just five years

  • Our accelerated master鈥檚 program saves you time and money as you prepare for a career in computer science. You鈥檒l also help your career advancement and salary potential with a master鈥檚 degree: individuals with a master鈥檚 in computer science earn 18% more than bachelor鈥檚 degree holders over their lifetime and see an average $30,000 salary increase after earning their graduate degree.

Gain professional experience in your field

  • Create software to visualize and analyze the spread of an infectious disease. Write an algorithm to allow an autonomous LIDAR-equipped robot to navigate unknown terrain. Develop, build and test a new computer game. The computer science degree develops practical skills through hands-on experience in the design, implementation and validation of computer systems.

 
Work in state-of-the-art labs and compete in student clubs

  • As a computer science major, you鈥檒l access our state-of-the-art labs and have the opportunity to become a member of our student organizations, including our Computer Security Club, Game Development Club and NASA Lunabotics Competition Team. Compete against other student teams from across the country in everything from robot building to interactive game development.Our expertise in design and construction in arctic conditions is the strongest in the nation.

 
Learn from award-winning faculty and conduct research

  • At 蜜桃影像, you鈥檒l get to work closely with renowned professors and conduct research in areas such as computer security, artificial intelligence, robotics, simulation, parallel computation, databases and more.
  • Our faculty have won prizes from NASA for building a novel 3D printer from recyclable plastic and dusty regolith; built the parallel volume rendering infrastructure for the Hayden Planetarium鈥檚 Orion Nebula Fly-Through, seen by millions of people each year; and include experts on the mathematics of novel graph coloring problems.

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What Can You Do With Your Master鈥檚 Degree in Computer Science?

With an accelerated master鈥檚 degree from our 5-year bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 program, you鈥檒l know how to write and program software, create applications for mobile devices, and develop websites. You鈥檒l also increase your salary potential and open doors to senior and leadership career roles. Graduate with a career waiting for you: 蜜桃影像 has a 100% job placement for computer science graduates.

Career outlook for computer science majors

Our master鈥檚 graduates find employment in 蜜桃影像 and across the country, working for leading companies and organizations, including self-driving car company PolySync and the FBI.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of computer scientists is projected to grow 19% from 2016 to 2026.

What is the salary of a computer scientist?

Based on recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer scientists earn an average salary of $118,370.

Employee鈥檚 with a master鈥檚 degree earn 18% more than bachelor鈥檚 degree holders over their lifetime and see an average $30,000 salary increase after earning their graduate degree.

 

Requirements for a Computer Science Degree

The 5-year accelerated bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree in computer science introduces the fundamentals of computer programming, hardware and theory. The master鈥檚 program includes experience with professional software development and requires a graduate seminar and project. Mathematics and engineering play critical roles in the core coursework.

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