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After earning your Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, you can pursue careers at Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, banks, or local, regional, and national firms. Â鶹´«Ã½ computer science graduates can find jobs as:

Government

• Database manager
• Information security analyst
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Digital forensics specialist
• Data analyst

Private Industry

• IT specialist
• Software Developer
• Computer programmer
• Database manager
• Information security analyst
• Web developer
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Digital forensics specialist
• Data analyst

Entrepreneurial

• Independent software developer
• Independent computer programmer
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Data analyst

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 23 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage was $136,620 in 2022.
 

The Washington Center Experience

Â鶹´«Ã½ students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. Participants are customarily juniors or seniors who have achieved grade point averages of 2.5 or better and who have the endorsement of the appropriate academic area. In addition to their internship, students select one seminar dealing with the arts and humanities, communication, public policy, the legal system, business, and government. Interested students should see their academic advisor.
 

A minimum of 123 credits are required for graduation.

• Credits earned for COM 100 and MAT 100 do not count toward the 123 credits required for graduation; however, COM 100 students may petition for elective credit.
• Where appropriate, courses required for the major can be used to satisfy General Education requirements. However, the credits earned for these courses are applied to either Gen Ed requirements or the major, not both.
• Paths of Knowledge coursework may count towards major or minor requirements, but may not fulfill a second Mid-Level Liberal Arts Exploration requirement.
• Students are expected to follow the catalog requirements for General Education, the major, and additional requirements.
• A minor or second major within the areas listed under Paths of Knowledge automatically fulfills that area of the Gen Ed requirements.
   

Through a rolling admission process, prospective undergraduate students — including first-year, transfer, and international students — may apply via the  or . To learn more about how to complete your application, please visit our application page.
 

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.
 

Â鶹´«Ã½ is an accredited institution and a member of the . MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.