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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. Certificate

    Software Engineering, Graduate Certificate

    Boston University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Computer Animation (BFA) (Bachelor)

    The Art Institute of Tampa 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

  4. Master

    Computer Engineering (Masters)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

  5. Minor

    Computer Engineering (Minor) (UC Riverside)

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

  6. Minor

    Computer Engineering Minor (CENBD)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

  7. Other programmes

    Computer Information Systems

    Chaffey College 🇺🇸 Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States

  8. Associate

    Computer Information Systems AAS (Associate)

    Arapahoe Community College 🇺🇸 Littleton, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Computer Science (Bachelor)

    Indiana State University 🇺🇸 Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

  11. Other programmes

    Computer Science (Distance Learning)

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

  12. Major

    Computer Science (Major)

    Fairfield University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

  13. Master

    Computer Science (Masters)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

  14. Minor

    Computer Science (Minor)

    Virginia Union University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

  15. Undergraduate

    Computer Science (Undergraduate)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, 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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