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Study Computer Science & Engineering in the United States

Computer science and computer engineering cover software development, algorithms, data, networks, hardware and artificial intelligence – one of the most sought-after fields of study worldwide.

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  • 1,079 institutions
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  1. Other programmes

    Office Software Applications

    Lone Star College | University Park 🇺🇸 The Woodlands, United States

  2. Graduate

    Software Engineering (Graduate)

    University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 🇺🇸 La Crosse, United States

  3. Other programmes

    Software Programmer/Developer AAS

    North Lake College 🇺🇸 Irving, United States

  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

    GlobalHealth Education 🇺🇸 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Computer Application Specialist (Certificate)

    Blue Ridge Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs, United States

  7. Bachelor

    Computer Criminology - Criminology (Bachelor)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

  8. Other programmes

    Computer Engineering

    Cleveland State University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

  9. Other programmes

    Computer Science

    Washington and Lee University - Business School 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

  12. Master

    Computer Science Engineering - Emphasis (Masters)

    Northern Arizona University 🇺🇸 Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

  13. Other programmes

    Computer Science: Internet Applications Development

    Ohlone College 🇺🇸 Fremont, United States

  14. Other programmes

    Computer Technology

    Wenatchee Valley College 🇺🇸 Wenatchee, United States

  15. Master

    Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (Master of Engineering), M.Eng. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

Study Computer Science & Engineering in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 1,079 universities and colleges offer 5,007 Computer Science & Engineering programmes: 993 Bachelor, 720 Master and 309 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Long Beach, Atlanta, Chicago and Oakland. Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of California and George Mason University.

Degrees in Computer Science & Engineering

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Computer Science & Engineering builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Computer Science & Engineering, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Computer Science & Engineering programmes?

The directory lists 5,007 Computer Science & Engineering programmes at 1,079 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Long Beach, Atlanta and Chicago.

How long does it take to study Computer Science & Engineering?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Computer Science & Engineering programmes in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of California, George Mason University, Kent State University and State University of New York (SUNY).

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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