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Online Computer Science Degree Programs

Consulting. Programming. Database management. IT security. No career training options can better prepare you for the variety of technology quite like computer science degrees. This credential can prepare you with a firm technical base and then specializes into one of several in-demand disciplines.

Career Options in Computer Science

As computers have permeated every part of our day-to-day lives, so has the need for skilled computer science professionals erupted through business and industry. Computer science degree candidates typically learn fundamental skills to develop computer hardware and software applications. With broad exposure to industrial design, human engineering, and critical thinking, computer science students discover how to use technology to solve problems.

No longer confined to high level research institutions in Silicon Valley, computer science professionals can compete for lucrative jobs in just about any industry, anywhere in the world. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recognizes that many companies have integrated computer science professionals into the administrative and professional teams at a variety of companies.

Computer Science Employment Outlook and Salary Potential

The BLS reports that the computer scientists and database administrators occupation is projected to increase by 37 percent, or 200,000 jobs, through 2016--that's much faster than national average for all occupations over the next eight years. Some of the major factors in the rising demand for computer scientists include:

The demand for networking to facilitate the sharing of information
The expansion of client-server environments
The need for computer experts to use their knowledge and skills in a problem-solving capacity

Depending on the specialty, salaries for graduates with computer science degrees can vary. In 2007, these occupations earned the following median annual salaries:

Computer and information scientists: $97,970
Database administrators: $67,250
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts: $68,220
Computer Specialists: $71,510

Other possible occupations include Web developer, Web designer, telecommunications specialist, network architect, and Web administrator.

Computer Science Degrees and Coursework

Students looking to break into the computer science field have all levels of degree program available to them: associate's, bachelor's, and master's. While most entry-level positions require at least an associate's degree, choice opportunities in leadership and research are typically reserved for advanced degree holders.

You may want to choose a particular area of computer science in which to specialize. According to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, most professionals in the computing industry have at least an undergraduate degree in one of the following technical disciplines:

Mathematics
Computer science
Computer engineering
Software engineering
Information systems
Electrical engineering

Online Career Training Options

Online career training is fast becoming the learning medium of choice for computer science students seeking degrees in the field. Besides being traditionally faster and cheaper than traditional on-campus programs, distance learners can enjoy the advantage of the rich technological component that only the online environment affords.

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University of Maryland University College

BS in Computer and Information Science
The computer and information science major provides a coherent, sequential, and integrated academic program of in-depth study that furnishes a body of knowledge, methods of study, and practice in the area of computer and information science. The curriculum focuses on the problem-solving skills and techniques needed to provide computer-based solutions to practical problems, including fundamental practical knowledge in the fields of software engineering, relational databases, programming languages, operating systems, computer networks, and distributed systems.
BS in Computer Science
BS in Computer Studies

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Baker College Online

Bachelor of Computer Science
Study software development, Internet communications, network and database administration, and the fundamentals of computer science in this career-focused online bachelor's degree program.
Bachelor of Computer Science - Database Tech
This industry-focused database technology concentration covers database programming and administration tasks. Students will learn to work with Oracle systems and technologies.

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Ellis University - Online

BS - Computer Science (Distributed Database Systems)
BS - Computer Science (Internet Engineering)
BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Computer Science
MS - Computer Science

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Everest University Online

Computer Information Science (Associate's)
Computer Information Science (Bachelor's)

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Grantham University - Online

AS/BS, Computer Science

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California State University, Chico
The California State University at Chico offers the following online bachelor and master degree programs in computer science:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Computer Science

Accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission(CSAC) of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB).

Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University offers the following Data Mining online degree prgrams:

Master of Science in Data Mining
Certificate in Data Mining

The Master of Science in Data Mining is the first such University program in the world. Students will apply such methodologies as decision trees, market basket analysis, neural networks, classification rules, and cluster detection and will gain strong exposure to the Clementine data mining software suite from SPSS. Self-study or instructor-led: All courses designed and taught by full-time Ph.D. faculty specialists. Accreditation information: Licensed by the Board of Governors of Higher Education, State of Connecticut.

Colorado State University
Colorado State University offers the following online computer science degree:

Master of Science in Computer Science

Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Columbus State University
Columbus State University offers entirely online the following degree in applied computer science:

Master of Science in Applied Computer Science

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

ECE-Online at the University of Florida
The University of Florida offers the following online computer science degree:

Master of Science in Computer Science

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

James Madison University
James Madison University offers online the Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) with a concentration in Information Security.

Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Information Security

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Lakeland College Online
Lakeland College Online offers the following bachelor degree in computer science.

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University Graduate School of Computer and Information Services offers the following online master and doctoral degree programs in Computer Science:

Master of Science in Computer Science
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Ph.D. in Information Science

Note that the master's degrees may be completed entirely online. The doctoral programs require occasional residencies with cluster groups. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers an online master's degrees in computer science:

Master of Science in Computer Science

Accredited by the Middle States Assocation of Colleges and Schools.

Rogers State University
Rogers State University Online offers the following online computer science degree programs:

Associate of Science in Computer Science
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Technology

Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology offers the following online graduate certificate program in computer science:

Elements of Computer Science Graduate Certificate

Stevens is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University offers the following online software engineering degree:

Master of Science in Software Engineering

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Hawaii Online
University of Hawaii Online offers the following asynchronous online computer science degree programs:

Bachelor of Arts in Information and Computer Sciences
Master of Science in Information and Computer Sciences

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers an asynchronous online master's program in computer science:

Master of Computer Science

Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Southern California
Through the Distance Education Network (DEN), the University of Southern California offers online degree programs in computer science:

Master of Science in Computer Science with a Specialization in Security
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Systems Architecting and Engineering

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

University of Texas
The Computer Science/Electrical Engineering (CS/EE) Online degree program is a collaboration between The University of Texas at Arlington and The University of Texas at Dallas for the purpose of providing telecommunications professionals an opportunity to get a Master's degree. The CS/EE Online Program is comprised of three degree options. Choices include master's degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Science and Engineering. All three degrees are conferred with the Graduate Telecommunications Engineering Certificate. The CS/EE Online program is offered predominantly using the Internet, but may include supplemental materials such as video/audio tapes and CD-ROM. There is no residency requirement. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Maryland University College

- BS in Computer and Information Science
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Computer Studies

Baker College Online

- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computer Science - Database Tech

Ellis University - Online

- BS - Computer Science (Distributed Database Systems)
- BS - Computer Science (Internet Engineering)
- BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Computer Science
- MS - Computer Science

Everest University Online

- Computer Information Science (Associate's)
- Computer Information Science (Bachelor's)

Grantham University - Online

- AS/BS, Computer Science

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