Become a strong logical thinker and problem solver as you use computers and computational processes to build websites, mine data and much more.
Gain a professional education and become a skilled member of the workforce in the Computer Science and Computer Information Systems fields. Our students leave here with all the tools necessary to make them valuable members of their communities.
The job growth outlook for information security analysts through 2030 is 33%, with 47,100 new jobs in the field. This comes with a median annual wage of $113,270.*
*View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook Information Security Analysts (visited May 20, 2022).
Majors and Concentrations
Computer Information Systems
Embraces the major areas of structured programming, data structures, and algorithms.
Computer Science
One of the few programs in the country that combines both hardware and software education into one comprehensive major.
Game Programming
Prepare for a career path in game programming and design by learning the fundamentals of both.
Cybersecurity
Develop knowledge and skills in network security, data encryption and decryption, cybersecurity, and ethical hacking.
Graduate Degrees
Minor
Course Rotation, Plan of Study, and University Catalog
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.
Meet Our Faculty
Hands-On Opportunities
Internships
Hands-on experience that prepares you for your career.
Beyond the Classroom
High School Programming Contest
We sponsor an annual high school programming contest where teams of up to four students from area high schools compete as a unit to solve computer programming puzzle problems.
Read more about: High School Programming Contest
Departmental Awards
We recognize the amazing accomplishments of our students each year.
Read more about: Departmental Awards
Questions? Get in touch!
Please reach out with any questions you might have, either though the contact information below or by contacting the department chair, N.V.R. Mahadev, Ph.D. 978.665.3270.
Computer Science Department
The Computer Science Department offers majors in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems.
Edgerly Hall 310