What is Computer Science?
Computer science takes you behind the screens into the languages, ideas and processes
that are driving cars, robots, websites, digital crime prevention, shopping, medical
research, indeed, almost anything you can name.
Through the study of computational theory and applied computer programming, you will
develop the skills to solve endless problems. From making websites faster, cooler
and more responsive to developing software for medical researchers or ranchers, you
will have the chance to not only improve people’s work lives but also to contribute
to life-changing innovations (hello, robotic cowboys).
Start writing software to solve real-world problems in class and keep building your
development toolkit through internships and research. Then pick up the torch of progress
and venture onwards.
A bachelor of science in computer science allows you to match your degree to your individual interests and pick between two concentrations:
- Big Data
- Computers & Business
On top of your computer science degree, you can also earn an undergraduate certificate
in one of the following programs:
Computer Science Minor
Interested in computer science? Consider getting a minor in computer science and gaining more knowledge about programming, databases, computing, web applications, machine learning and AI.
Learn MoreWhat Can You Do With a Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree?
Computer Science degrees are one of the most versatile degrees you can earn. A bachelor’s degree in computer science from UW makes it possible for you to enter the creative and highly compensated world of software development, whether you’re launching your own high-tech start up or pursuing a dream gig in sports, agriculture, energy production, telecommunications and more—because the world needs more coders. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that Computer Science jobs with grow 19% by 2026.
- Technology Lead
- Chief Information Officer
- Operations Team Lead
- Senior Software Engineer
- System Administrator
- Director of Client Solutions
- Senior Data Scientist
- Web Developer
- Amazon
- Lockheed Martin
- American Express
- Microsoft
- Northrop Grumman
- DHI Group
- FirstBank
- Charter Communications
- MediaWorks
- Major League Baseball
- Cachematrix
- Dish Network
- Travelport
- BeefChain
- Exadel
- Express Scripts
- Stanford
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of Texas at Austin
- MIT
- University of Wyoming
The UW computer science department has developed strengths in cutting-edge areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, cyber security, formal methods and computational complexity, so you will graduate with the latest and greatest skills to take with you into this creative, constantly changing field.
University of Wyoming computer science graduates enjoy a 90-95% job placement/graduate school attendance rate within 6 months of graduating. Computer Science also has one of the smallest pay gaps between male and female professionals according to the American Association of University Women. STEM careers have a hand at creating the very tools that shape society.
