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Computer Science, B.S.

Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences

A top-quality degree leading to careers in a cutting-edge field

Indiana Tech’s innovative bachelor’s in computer science degree is offered online as well as in person on our main campus. The program provides students with extensive knowledge and skills in the key areas required in today’s technology careers. During the program, students undertake extensive work in program development, software engineering, programmable language design, data structures and algorithms, operating systems, computer system architecture, network architecture and more.

The result:  students complete the program prepared to design and create software to meet a wide range of needs, and ready to lead technology-related initiatives in industries of every description.

Why Choose Indiana Tech?

  • Indiana Tech’s engaging classes are designed and led by instructors with years of real-world experience in their field. As a result, you will gain experience in the challenges you will encounter on the job, in every class you take.
  • Every student works on software projects that increase in sophistication throughout the computer science program, giving you a portfolio of professional-grade work by the time you graduate.
  • Online courses at Indiana Tech provide an ideal combination of flexibility and personal attention for every student. Complete coursework on your schedule, while also taking part in weekly live online sessions with professors and classmates that enhance your course knowledge and provide professional networking opportunities.
  • Graduates of Indiana Tech’s computer science program work for organizations around the world in diverse careers, including as software engineers, software developers, web developers, database programmers, systems administrators, and more.
  • Indiana Tech’s Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences has multiple programs accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in recognition of our adherence to the highest standards of engineering and technology education, faculty qualifications, program quality and student engagement.

Career-Focused Coursework

Every Indiana Tech program is designed to provide the students all the skills and knowledge required to be successful in their field. Degree programs also include a capstone project that allows each student to work on a real-world challenge and develop a solution that can serve as the centerpiece of a professional portfolio. Below, you can explore career fields, salary information and employer demand from our partners at Lightcast, the leading labor market and career data provider in the U.S.

Career Outlook

A B.S. in Computer Science from Indiana Tech prepares you for a wide variety of in-demand careers. Below, you can explore career fields, salary information and employer demand from our partners at Lightcast, the leading labor market and career data provider in the U.S.

Job Outlook

Below are some of the potential career opportunities available to graduates with this degree. Additionally, you will find national statistics for average annual salaries and projected job growth, as identified by BLS.gov statistics. Salaries can vary based on the market in which you live and the prior experience you bring to the position.

  • Software developer $105,590/year

Job outlook through 2028: 21 percent increase

  • Computer programmer $84,280/year

Job outlook through 2028: 7 percent decrease

  • Database administrator $90,070/year

Job outlook through 2028: 9 percent increase

  • Web developer $69,430/year

Job outlook through 2028: 13 percent increase

  • Computer network architect $109,020/year

Job outlook through 2028: 5 percent increase

Warriors in the Workplace

Indiana Tech graduates with this degree have earned jobs at:

  • Aptera
  • Idemia
  • Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions
  • Do it Best Corp.

Internship Opportunities

Internship opportunities Indiana Tech students pursuing this degree have interned with:

  • American Electric Power
  • B.F. Goodrich
  • Vera Bradley
  • DTE Energy
  • Ottenweller Contracting
  • Emerson Commercial
  • Steel Dynamics
Hannah Wendel

Hannah Wendel
B.S. Computer Science, 2018

Success Story

When Hannah graduated in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, she already had a world of experience to give her a step up into the workforce. Hannah, a software developer at Fort Wayne’s Aptera, Inc., had a professor who nudged her towa…

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