In the bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, students develop a thorough grounding in the fundamentals — programming, database management, software engineering, networks.
Then, go on to study topics that range from forensic computing, to mobile programming, and game design.
At The College of Saint Rose, students are more than just a number — we know them individually.
Class size is typically 20 students, held in computer labs, and students have one-on-one access to faculty.
The program is flexible for both traditional and nontraditional students. It also offers great internship opportunities.
The program and courses are updated frequently to keep up with the myriad of changes in technology, including new course offerings in System Administration, Cloud Computing and Virtualization Technologies, Big Data, Advanced Databases, and also multiple courses in Cybersecurity.
In addition to our traditional bachelor's degree Saint Rose now offers our 2-in-4 program, which allows students to save time, money, and get ahead by earning both their bachelor's and master's in four years.
Explore Computer Science 2-in-4 ProgramsA common career path for computer science graduates is software development. Other common careers include information technology, web developers, software engineers, system administration and systems analysts.
The computer science degree also opens the doors to careers in business and higher education.
A bachelor’s in computer science typically takes four years of full-time study to complete.
Graduates can move on to careers as software developers and engineers but may choose to continue their education to receive their master’s degree.
The College of Saint Rose offers a 2-in-4 accelerated degree program, allowing students to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four years.
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Emily Armstrong
Emily didn’t have a background in computers, but when she arrived at Saint Rose, she says she gained a strong technical foundation and the problem-solving skills necessary to develop software in the real world. Small class sizes offered opportunities to learn from and network with other students and professors. And even though coursework can't teach you everything, she says Saint Rose gave her the necessary skills to research any future technical challenge and learn new programming languages.
