Online Computer Science Degree (BS) | Indiana State University

Program Availability

The online Computer Science BS is open to eligible students in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories). The program also is open to students in Canada (all provinces). The program is closed to students residing in countries other than the U.S. and Canada except for U.S. military and State Department personnel and their family members with APO/FPO addresses.

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

Computers and the programming that runs them are central to almost every human endeavor in the 21st century. Advanced computer science skills will help you establish an impactful technology career anywhere in the world.

Build Career-Ready Skills

As a computer science major at Indiana State, you will gain proficiency in programming, data analysis, and problem-solving. You will also choose one of three concentrations to build more specific skills for your desired career path: Computing Science; Data Science; or Information Science.

Take Courses 100% Online

At Indiana State, you can schedule your studies to fit your professional and personal life through our program’s online courses. Selected classes may be pre-recorded, while others will be live.

The program can be completed in four years, and a part-time study option is also available. We provide ample support to our online students. You’ll have access to dedicated academic advisors, responsive online student service concierges, free online tutoring, and IT support.

Learn from our Expert Faculty

Your online courses will be taught by our Indiana State faculty. They are leaders in the computer science field and actively contribute to research in topics such as bioinformatics, data science, machine learning, and theoretical computer science.

Our instructors are experienced at teaching online. You can connect with them in live lectures, through online discussions, and during virtual office hours.

What You'll Learn in the Online BS in Computer Science Program

Our bachelor's degree in computer science will teach you to write and debug programs, analyze large data sets, and store data efficiently. You can complete your degree in four years of full-time study, and we also offer the option of part-time study.

As an online learner, you will be able to complete courses based on your schedule, giving you flexibility. Once you graduate, you'll be ready for a career in computing and related fields.

In your core coursework, you will learn fundamental programming and analytical principles such as programming structures, discrete structures and computing theory, computer organizations, and programming languages. You will also complete a senior design course to create an independent computer science project.

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You will take additional foundational and advanced courses by choosing at least one of the major's three concentrations.

Concentrations

Prepare for a career developing and optimizing software, such as operating systems and game engines. You'll study how to write computer programs, organize data, and program algorithms. This concentration will also prepare you for PhD programs.

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Learn to explore data to find insights. Our data science courses will teach you to collect, analyze, and interpret data to find solutions and answer questions. You’ll study topics including machine learning, artificial intelligence, data storage, and data sets and formats, and interfaces.

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Specialize in database and data management, web programming, security, and systems administration. In this concentration, you will learn to manage digital information efficiently and securely with courses that include files and database systems, computer security, Unix/Linux administration, and Networking.

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Career Possibilities for Computer Science BS Graduates

As an Indiana State computer science graduate, you will find career opportunities wherever you live. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031.

Indiana State computer science alumni have found employment with many global corporations and federal agencies, including Disney, Google, Rolls Royce, Liberty Mutual, Hewlett-Packard, and the National Security Agency.

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Computer Science Grad is Little Caesar CIO

Anita Klopfenstein's computer science degree from Indiana State has taken her to the C-suite of pizza giant Little Caesar's, where she was named one of the 10 Best Chief Information Officers of 2020, as selected by influential tech-industry magazine Industry Era.

Learn how the Sycamore experience prepared Klopfenstein for success.