Computer Science
Gain hands-on experience in labs, solve business problems in internships and learn key data structures so you can deliver the code that does the work; led by professors with over 90 years of combined industry experience.
Fast Facts
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81% employment rate after college
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4 major degree tracks, 1 minor & 16 dual degree combinations
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12 OC seniors matched with 12 OKC professional mentors for one-on-one development
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6th in the nation for Best Value Small Colleges for Computer Science*
Multitasking Pro
Brooke Dobbins ('20) was a multitasking superstar in college. She was a Computer Science student, honors student, member of Iota Kappa Phi, a mentor to her peers and a Boeing intern. Watch the video to learn how OC equipped Brooke for her Boeing internship and her Computer Science career, while allowing her to pursue a social college experience!
Sharing the Joy of Gaming
Computer Science with gaming and animation major, Christopher Sartin talks about inventing new technologies after landing his dream job at the Museum of the Bible.
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Teamwork & Mentorship
Each year, computer science students enroll in a CS Team Experience course. Upper and lower classmen form a team headed by a faculty mentor to research and solve problems in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Game/Simulation Systems, Artificial Intelligence and programming competition challenges. Team courses give students focused practice in teamwork and communication, enhance students’ knowledge in these fields of study and deepen relationships between students and faculty.
Career Preparation
OC seniors work with local industry professionals on actual projects and they are prepared for careers as:
- App Developers
- Database Administrator
- Web Developer
- Information Security Analyst
- Computer Programmer
- Cryptographer
- Animation Programmer
- Software Architect
- Computer System Analyst
- Information Technology Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Systems Administrator
- Project Manager
- Software Engineer
Every industry needs quality programmers and developers, plus the job growth rate guarantees a thriving field for years to come.
Enter a career known for high-paying jobs.
Information Security Analyst: 28% job growth / Median Salary: $98,350
App Developer: 24% job growth / Median Salary: $103,620
Database Administrator: 11% job growth / Median Salary: $90,070
Computer Hardware Engineers: 5% job growth / Median Salary: $114,600
Software Developer: 24% job growth / Median Salary: $105,590
Web Developer: 15% job growth / Median Salary: $69,430
*Salaries based on national averages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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