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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. Bachelor

    Computer Information Technology (Bachelor)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

  2. Minor

    Computer Science, Major, minor

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

  3. Master

    Computer Science, Master of Engineering (ME)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

  4. Bachelor

    Computer Science, Minor, BS

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    B.S. in Computer Engineering

    Iowa State University 🇺🇸 Ames, United States

  7. Associate

    Computer Information Technology (Associate)

    College of Lake County 🇺🇸 Grayslake,Illinois, United States

  8. Bachelor

    Computer Interdisciplinary (Bachelor)

    Avila University 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

  9. Major

    Computer Science (Major)

    Cardinal Stritch University 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Computerized Office Specialist (Certificate)

    Charter College 🇺🇸 Pasco, United States

  13. Minor

    Minor in Computer Engineering

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

  14. Other programmes

    Advanced C++ Programming and STL

    University of California, IrvineExtension (UC Irvine) 🇺🇸 Irvine, California, United States

  15. Bachelor

    Computer and Software Engineering (Bachelor)

    Santa Clara University 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, United States

  16. Certificate

    Computer Servicing Repair (Certificate)

    Denmark Technical College 🇺🇸 Denmark, South Carolina, United States

  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Electrical and Computer Engineering, MSE, PhD

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

  18. Diploma

    Computer Applications Specialist (Diploma)

    Spencerian College 🇺🇸 Lexington, 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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