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Software development and computing. Focuses on computer theory, computing problems and their solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Coursework covers computational science, computer development and programming, and applying those methods across a wide range of end uses.
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These are areas to develop, not a required GPA or a judgment about your ability. Exact prerequisites and admission standards come from each program.
Software developers need a strong programming foundation even when their role focuses on design rather than writing all the code.
Developers analyze user needs and design solutions; careful testing and attention to detail matter.
Development involves collaboration and explaining technical information to colleagues and users.
Suggested activity
Try a beginner programming lesson and change a small program. Record a bug, test a fix, and explain what changed. Ask the college which mathematics sequence its CS program requires.
A computing degree is a typical preparation route; programming experience also matters.
A related degree route, not the only entry route; compare course projects with employer skill requirements.
A strong technical foundation; pair it with hands-on network and cloud operations.
A relevant route; add deployment, cloud, security, and incident-response practice.
A solid foundation; add shipped mobile projects and testing practice.
A strong foundation; add distributed-systems and secure-coding projects.
Broad computing foundation; add design projects and operational experience.
Computing foundation; pair it with ethics, social science, and evaluation projects.
Strong software foundation; add statistics and applied model projects.
Relevant software foundation; add mechanics, electronics, and hands-on robotics work.
DevOps Engineer
Mobile App Developer
Software Engineer
Cloud Architect
AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Robotics Engineer
Artificial Intelligence Ethics Researcher
Blockchain Developer
Web Developer
Solutions Architect
Hendrix College
Private UniversityConway, AR · $38,200/yr · 56% admit
Western New England University
Private UniversitySpringfield, MA · $47,820/yr · 88% admit
La Sierra University
Private UniversityRiverside, CA · $37,710/yr · 92% admit
National University
Private UniversitySan Diego, CA · $13,284/yr
Notre Dame de Namur University
Private UniversityBelmont, CA
Marist University
Private UniversityPoughkeepsie, NY · $47,750/yr · 63% admit
William Jessup University
Private UniversityRocklin, CA · $37,150/yr · 93% admit
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
For-Profit CollegeColorado Springs, CO · $12,750/yr
University of Bridgeport
Private UniversityBridgeport, CT · $35,760/yr · 83% admit
University of Saint Joseph
Private UniversityWest Hartford, CT · $47,278/yr · 79% admit
Full Sail University
For-Profit CollegeWinter Park, FL · $26,906/yr
St. Thomas University
Private UniversityMiami Gardens, FL · $34,770/yr · 98% admit
Aurora University
Private UniversityAurora, IL · $29,170/yr · 81% admit
Illinois Wesleyan University
Private UniversityBloomington, IL · $57,704/yr · 39% admit
Illinois College
Private UniversityJacksonville, IL · $38,676/yr · 78% admit
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CIP Code
11.0701
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