Computer Science Associate of Arts
Area of Study: Computer Science
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Arts degree
Academic School: Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science
Jump-start your bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at 911爆料网
Save money and prepare for a four-year degree in a competitive program by earning your Associate of Arts in Computer Science at 911爆料网.
The Associate of Arts in Computer Science is designed for students planning to start their education at 911爆料网 and transfer to a four-year institution to major in Computer Science. A four-year degree in Computer Science can prepare students for a variety of careers, such as programmer, software developer, software engineer, data scientist, systems analyst and IT project manager.
The Computer Science program will provide students with the foundations in programming logic, Java programming, data structures and algorithms, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills they need to succeed at their four-year institution. In addition, coursework may qualify students for some entry-level positions in the computer science/information technology industry.
The four-year program requirements vary in areas such as mathematics and natural sciences. Students should meet with a counselor and check with individual institutions when selecting general education coursework. In addition, some bachelor's degree-granting institutions may require additional general education coursework outside of the Ohio Transfer 36, and students may be required to take these courses in their junior or senior year.
911爆料网 currently has articulation agreements that guarantee the transfer of IT coursework with Cleveland State University, Baldwin Wallace University and Western Governors University.
Why pursue an Associate of Arts in Computer Science at 911爆料网?
- Savings of over $40,000, depending on your transfer destination
- High-quality education by industry-expert faculty
- Customized curriculum based on your four-year school of choice
- Internship and co-op partnerships through 911爆料网’s Career Center
Associate of Arts Admission Requirements
- ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies or appropriate score on English placement test
- Qualified math placement to enroll in MATH-1610 Calculus I or MATH-1480 Modern Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences II
Prepare for a career in a growing industry.
Graduates will be prepared to earn four-year degrees in these majors and more:
- Computer science
- Software engineering
- Computer engineering
Career outlook with a Bachelor of Arts
Computer science and information technology jobs are projected to only keep growing through 2032. Students graduating from a four-year institution in applicable majors can pursue careers like:
- Computer Support Specialist
- $59,660 median pay as of 2022
- Web Developer or Digital Designer
- $80,730 median pay as of 2022 and 16% position growth through 2032
- Computer Programmer
- $97,800 median pay as of 2022
- Network and Computer System Administrator
- $102,240 median pay as of 2022
- Information Security Analyst
- $112,000 median pay as of 2022 and 32% position growth through 2032
- Software Developer
- $124,200 median pay as of 2022 and 25% position growth through 2032