Build a Career in Software Development with a Computer Science Degree
Gain the skills and experience required to enter one of the nation's fastest growing industries with an online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from SNHU. Through experiential and applied lessons, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Learn the ins and outs of languages such as Python, Java and C++
- Understand operating environments like Linux, Windows and mobile
- Master software development and testing platforms, including Netbeans, Eclipse, OpenGL and Maven.
- Join a growing field of software developers who earn a median annual salary of $102,280*
- Take classes at your own pace with an accredited, nonprofit university offering one of the lowest tuition rates in the nation - $320 per credit
Online computer science degree students will work to solve real-world problems in courses that emphasize the design and development of computer software. Key courses include: Software Development Lifecycle, Advanced Programming Languages, and Object Oriented Analysis & Design.
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See Yourself Succeed with our Online Computer Science Degrees
SNHU's online BS in Computer Science program sets you up for the real world's demands. Our hands-on approach gives you experience that can make your resume shine and your skill set stand out.
Upon completion of the BS in Computer Science, you'll be able to:
- Employ strategies for building collaborative environments that enable diverse audiences to support ethical and responsible organizational decision making in the field of computer science
- Design, develop and deliver professional-quality oral, written and visual communications that are coherent, technically sound and appropriately adapted to specific audiences and contexts and that reflect one's identity in the computer science field
- Design and evaluate computing solutions that solve a given problem using algorithmic principles and computer science practices and standards appropriate to its solution, while managing the trade-offs involved in design choices
- Demonstrate an ability to use well-founded and innovative techniques, skills and tools in computing practices for the purpose of implementing computer solutions that deliver value and accomplish industry-specific goals
- Develop a security mindset that anticipates adversarial exploits in software architecture and designs to expose potential vulnerabilities, mitigate design flaws and ensure privacy and enhanced security of data and resources
As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your online computer science degrees at SNHU include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Career Outlook
Our online computer science degree positions you for roles like applications and software developers and computer systems analysts. Jobs in this field typically demand a bachelor's degree - and there's oftentimes a shortage across industries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, software developer jobs are expected to grow much faster than average, 24% through 2026.* Computer systems analysts made $87,220 in 2016 and the field is expected to grow by 9% through 2026.*
Curriculum
The curriculum for our computer science degree online emphasizes the design and development of computer software, providing you with the necessary math, science and engineering skills you'll need for career success. Students must complete core courses (CS-200, IT-201, IT-145, PHY-101 and 101L, DAD-220 and MAT-225) before enrolling in program courses.
New students are eligible to take a free math assessment that, depending on their score, can earn them up to six math credits toward their degree, saving time and money. Learn more today.
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
SNHU's bachelor's in computer science program includes:
- General education
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All bachelor's students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates for SNHU's online degree programs are among the lowest in the nation. We offer financial aid packages to those who qualify, plus a 30% tuition discount for U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty.
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Online Undergraduate Programs
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Per Course*
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Per Credit Hour*
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Degree/Certificates
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$960 |
$320 |
Degree/Certificates
(U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty)
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$675 |
$225 |
*Tuition Rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.
Additional Costs
No Application Fee, $150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)
University Accreditation
Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education as well as several other accrediting bodies. More...