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From cybersecurity to sustainable engineering to AI research, a computer science degree can take you anywhere you want to go. To get there, earn your degree online from Oregon State University and gain the in-demand skills that tech companies need from the next generation of software engineers.

Learn from expert faculty with extensive real-world experience, and realize the benefits of rigorous training from a top engineering university that has deep industry connections.

From cybersecurity to sustainable engineering to AI research, a computer science degree can take you anywhere you want to go. Read more

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10 programs in computer science available

 

Undergraduate degrees (3)

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Computer Science

B.S.
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Immerse yourself in problems that apply to every field, and gain skills in software engineering, mobile development, cloud-based programming and more.

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Computer Science – Applied

B.S. (Postbaccalaureate)
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Take your shortest path to a rewarding career by earning just 60 credits, enabling you to focus only on computer science and graduate quickly.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

B.S.
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Learn to build and refine technologies that power modern life — from robotics to renewable energy — while gaining hands-on skills in electronics, networks and embedded systems.

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Undergraduate certificates (1)

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Cybersecurity

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Learn to design and manage secure systems to safeguard data from malicious actors through knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems and data loss prevention.

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Undergraduate microcredentials (5)

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Computing Systems

Microcredential (advanced)
Overview    |    Courses    |    Skills

Discover how modern computing systems are built, programmed and connected through a focused course of study in digital logic design, computer architecture and networking principles.

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Programming Fundamentals

Microcredential (advanced)
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Build a strong foundation in computer science by learning the basics of programming and the necessary skills for front-line programming roles.

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Semiconductor Fabrication

Microcredential (advanced)
Overview    |    Courses    |    Skills

Develop a detailed understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and gain skills in high demand through coursework that integrates chemistry, physics and electrical engineering principles. 

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Semiconductor Facilities Design and Management

Microcredential (advanced)
Overview    |    Courses    |    Skills

Master complex engineering skills that are critical to designing, optimizing and managing the facilities and work systems that support the growing semiconductor manufacturing sector.  

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Theoretical Computer Science

Microcredential (advanced)
Overview    |    Courses    |    Skills

Discover the science-based concepts driving innovation in AI, machine learning and data science, and stand out in the job market as a software engineer with skill-focused training in theoretical computer science.

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Graduate degrees (1)

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Computer Science

M.S. or MEng
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Deepen your technical expertise in emerging topics in computer science and learn how to manage technical teams from faculty who have extensive industry experience.

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Learn more about Oregon State’s online programs in computer science.

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My professors were all encouraging and supportive. It felt like they were all invested in my success. I’m really grateful that I transferred to OSU.”
Tamarsh Abeysekera
B.S. in Computer Science (postbaccalaureate)
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