Undergraduate Program

Purdue computer science graduates are in demand in business, industry, research organizations, and government. They are faculty in highly ranked departments, researchers at internationally recognized labs, and leaders and innovators in industry and government. They apply skills in conceptualization and problem solving to develop computational solutions for today and beyond.

The demand for well-trained and highly qualified computer scientist in the U.S. remains strong. Virtually every field of science and engineering is affected by computing, and computer scientists play a key role in interdisciplinary efforts that bring the power of computing technology to these areas.

The demand for computer science graduates encompasses all sectors of business, industry, education, and government. Some of the exciting growth areas and opportunities include:

  • • Bioinformatics

  • • Computational nanotechnology

  • • Data integration and data mining

  • • Distributed and peer-to-peer computing

  • • Graphics and visualization

  • • Security and information assurance

  • • Mobile and wireless systems

  • • Software engineering

The Purdue Computer Science Department offers a Bachelor of Science (BS), a minor in computer science, or a 5-year combined BS/MS degree. Also learn about honors designation and the Cooperative Education Program.

Last Updated: 10/11/08