Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
The computer science bachelor’s program at Stevens teaches the fundamental problem-solving skills you need to become the next innovator and technology leader.
The modern world revolves around continual advances in technology and creative programming solutions which require an innovative workforce with specialized programming skills. The computer science undergraduate program at Stevens combines the rigorous development of problem-solving skills and theoretical foundations with hands-on programming experience and project management skills.
A thorough, broad-based curriculum with strong technical courses taught by globally renowned faculty facilitates the integration of science, technology, and project-management skills that the field requires. You’ll be immersed in computer science courses beginning in your first semester, and take more computer science-related courses as part of your degree than at other universities.
The program culminates with a project-oriented, two-semester senior capstone course through which you will develop the client-facing and project management skills expected of the modern IT professional.
Focus Areas
AI and Machine Learning
Application Development
Systems
Security
Theory
The Stevens Advantage: Hands-On Learning, Real World Experience
At Stevens, you’ll learn to think like an engineer. Our curriculum features a hands-on course every semester that will instill you with broad, foundational knowledge, the complete fundamentals of engineering, and entrepreneurial thinking. Learn more about what makes an education from Stevens a unique experience:
Innovation Expo: an exciting design and entrepreneurship competition where students showcase their senior design prototypes and pitch business ideas
State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities
Undergraduate Research Opportunities: our research-oriented curriculum gives you in-the-lab experience while you're still an undergraduate student
More opportunities for Stevens undergraduate students include:
Double count undergraduate course credits toward a graduate degree and earn your master's faster – in just five years through Stevens' Accelerated Master's Program >
See what it's like to be a computer science student at Stevens by visiting the links below.
An ABET Accredited Program
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Engineering Programs.
Mission
Through our world-class research in software systems, and our innovative and high-quality undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. educational programs, we strive to be a national and world leader in developing new information technologies and educating the next generation of IT professionals and researchers.
Program Educational Objectives
This mission guides the program’s educational objectives, describing the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve. These are the professional accomplishments that students are expected to have achieved three years after graduation:
Have acquired new skills and knowledge on one's own (Skills Development)
Have created solutions to real world computational problems (Skills Application)
Be proficient in both oral and written technical communication in professional and social capacities (Communication)
Be effective as either a member or a leader of a team in professional and social capacities (Teamwork)
Have evaluated the impact of one's work on the intended users and on society (Impact)
Student Outcomes
Student outcomes are measurable goals for the learning that takes place during a student's time in the program. These narrow statements describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation, relating to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in the program:
Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions (Analysis)
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline (Design)
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts (Communication)
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles (Professionalism)
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline (Teamwork)
Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions (Development)
The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), https://www.abet.org.
Putting You on Track for Professional Success
The computer science bachelor’s program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success. Career opportunities include:
Software Developer
Web Developer
Data Scientist
Database Manager
Systems Administrator
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Software Engineer
Potential hiring organizations include companies like: Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Mastercard, American Express
A Tech Forward Education
The resources that Stevens offers are tailored to students, and its environment brings about positivity and strength from peers that taught me how to work with my peers and form bonds with them. Stevens has given me a solid foundation to start my career and I know that I will be able to utilize many of the skills I acquired in the working world.
Amna Ahmad
Computer Science Graduate
What drew me to Stevens initially was the proximity to New York. Also, I had some friends that attended. The resources provided by different services like the Career Center have definitely influenced me in a positive manner. I'm actually a student worker at the Career Center, so I've gotten a lot of exposure to the benefits it can offer.
Christian Apostol '25
Computer Science B.S.
Stevens has given me the opportunity to network with incredible companies, prepare for interviews and gain the technical skills needed to excel within my career. I gained the fundamental skills I needed to pursue a career in data science through the technical electives I took and research I participated in as a computer science student.
Tyler Soiferman
Computer Science Graduate
Being part of the co-op program allowed me to improve and refine my resume and my interview style. Having the opportunity to work in the corporate setting for several different types of companies also helped me to figure out the kind of companies and positions that would be most compelling and satisfying for my personal and professional growth.
James Lepore
Computer Science Graduate
The resources that Stevens offers are tailored to students, and its environment brings about positivity and strength from peers that taught me how to work with my peers and form bonds with them. Stevens has given me a solid foundation to start my career and I know that I will be able to utilize many of the skills I acquired in the working world.
Amna Ahmad
Computer Science Graduate
What drew me to Stevens initially was the proximity to New York. Also, I had some friends that attended. The resources provided by different services like the Career Center have definitely influenced me in a positive manner. I'm actually a student worker at the Career Center, so I've gotten a lot of exposure to the benefits it can offer.
Christian Apostol '25
Computer Science B.S.
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