Computer Science (BS)

Why Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Indiana State?

As a computer science major at Indiana State, you will gain programming, data analysis, and problem-solving skills that prepare you for an impactful career in a high-demand field.

Develop Job-Ready Skills

Turn your passion for computers into a career in technology with a computer science degree. As a computer science major at Indiana State, you will gain programming, data analysis, and problem-solving skills. Our program has three computer science concentrations so you can tailor your degree to your specific interests:

• Computing Science
• Data Science
• Information Science

And, you’ll practice your skills in our state-of-the-art computer classrooms and laboratories, as you prepare for a cutting-edge tech career with a computer science degree from Indiana State.

Learn From our Excellent Faculty

Indiana State's expert instructors are leaders in the computer science field and actively contribute to research in topics such as:

• Bioinformatics
• Data Science
• Machine learning
• Theoretical computer science

Our small class sizes give you the chance to work one-on-one with your faculty. And you will have opportunities to participate in research activities.

Receive Expert Assistance in our Computer Labs

Our Unix Lab is a collaborative environment with 12 Linux PCs and extra space for students with laptops. Computer science graduate and undergraduate students staff the lab. They can provide you with academic assistance and mentoring to help you achieve success in your program.

What You'll Learn in the Computer Science Program

The Computer Science BS program gives you a strong foundation for a career in computing and related areas. You can complete our computer science bachelor's degree program in four years of full-time study.

Your core courses will introduce you to important programming and analytical concepts. You will learn about:

• Programming languages and language theory
• Data structures
• Algorithms
• Discrete mathematics
• Software design

You will also complete a senior design course in which you will create an independent computer science project. Also, you will take additional foundational and advanced courses by choosing at least one of the major's three concentrations.

Transfer Credit

Indiana State University accepts credit from regionally accredited college and universities within the United States, and from selected schools located outside the United States. Credit also may be granted for military training and experience. Previously earned college credit can be applied toward completion of the program per Indiana State's transfer guidelines.

Career Possibilities for Computer Science Majors

Unlock your future with a bachelor's degree in computer science at Indiana State. Not only is there great demand for graduates, but many jobs also command high salaries. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects overall employment in computer and information technology occupations to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031.

As an Indiana State computer science graduate, you'll have career opportunities in many public and private sectors. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects fast growth rates in computer science occupations:

• Computer systems analyst: 9% growth rate
• Database administrators and architects: 9% growth rate
• Information security analysts: 35% growth rate
• Software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers: 25% growth rate

Major employers of computer science graduates include:

• Federal, state, and local governments
• Airline industry
• Tech industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Research and testing services
• Educational services
• Security and commodity exchanges
• Management and public relations services
• Finance
• Insurance

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.