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COMPUTER SCIENCE
Associate in Science
The Associate in Science in Computer Science prepares students for careers in software development, programming, and applications.— Show Full Program Details
COMPUTER SCIENCE Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biostatisticians
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 60,390
- High salary: 170,700
- Average salary: 103300
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 52,650
- High salary: 176,800
- Average salary: 108970
Business Intelligence Analysts
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 63,650
- High salary: 194,410
- Average salary: 112590
All Careers in COMPUTER SCIENCE (42)
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Rising | 171,200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 161,180 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 161,180 |
| Water Resource Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 161,180 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 140,910 |
| Database Architects | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 135,980 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 135,980 |
| Software Developers | - n/a | Rising | 133,080 |
| Computer Network Architects | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 130,390 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | - n/a | Rising | 130,390 |
| Information Security Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after college | Rising | 124,910 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Clinical Data Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 112,590 |
| Data Scientists | - n/a | Rising | 112,590 |
| Blockchain Engineers | - n/a | Rising | 108,970 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | - n/a | - n/a | 108,970 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | - n/a | Rising | 108,970 |
| Document Management Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians | - n/a | Rising | 108,970 |
| Information Security Engineers | - n/a | Rising | 108,970 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Penetration Testers | - n/a | Rising | 108,970 |
| Web Administrators | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Rising | 108,970 |
| Database Administrators | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 104,620 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,790 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,790 |
| Biostatisticians | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 103,300 |
| Statisticians | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,300 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 102,610 |
| Management Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 101,190 |
| Computer Programmers | Bachelor's degree | Declining | 98,670 |
| Video Game Designers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 98,090 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | - n/a | Rising | 98,090 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Declining | 96,800 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 96,690 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | - n/a | - n/a | 77,390 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Photonics Technicians | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | - n/a | Stable | 77,180 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 73,340 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | - n/a | - n/a |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Achieve a core understanding of Computer Science principles commensurate with that of the first two years of any university program and the ACM Guidelines Associate-Degree Curricula in Computer Science.
- Develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills that empower students to be credible and able to advance in a diverse workplace.
- Employ a code of ethics and standards consistently and appropriately in the workplace to develop skills for leadership, teamwork, and personal improvement to achieve one's potential.
- Exhibit the ability to evaluate information sensibly and consistently in making decisions and solving problems dealing with professional and personal issues/concerns.