Computer Science (B.S.)

Bethel offers both B.A. and B.S. degrees in computer science. The computer science major is a perfect starting place for many careers in software development. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science is for students interested in software development, (especially in more technical fields such as scientific computing) or who intend to continue on with a master's or doctorate degree. It includes a mathematics minor within the standard coursework.

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Why should I study computer science?

The major in Computer Science prepares students for a career in software development. Nearly every organization needs, and will continue to need, computer science graduates to manage their technical institutional resources such as servers and websites and to write custom software to implement the business rules of that organization and manage marketing databases.

And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for software developers is projected to grow 30 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. In addition, first-year salaries for students graduating with 4-year degrees in computer science are among the highest of any career. This has been our experience with our 100% placement of our Computer Science graduates and recent starting salaries from $60,000 to $95,000.

What can I do with this degree?

Information technology architect
Network architect
Data scientist, IT
Senior database administrator
Management consultant
Project manager
Technical account manager

Our graduates have gone on to study:

Computer science at the University of Minnesota
Biostatistics at the University of Michigan
Applied statistics and research methods

Visit our alumni page to see what our recent graduates have been doing.

What skills will I develop?

Computer architecture
Networking
Web development
Several major languages, including C/C++ and Java
Artificial intelligence
Computer graphics
Software engineering
Database systems
High-performance computing
Operating systems

You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in the R.E.A.L. Experience—a program specifically designed to help you gain the relevant, hands-on experience employers desire—so that when you graduate, you’ll be as impressive in practice as you are on paper.