Pride points
98%
of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences undergraduates participated in experience-driven learning
$70K - $80K
median starting salary for recent College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time
97%
of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
Pursue your bachelor's degree in computer science
Graduates of WMU's computer science program have worked in government and industry, at computer centers, as independent consultants, in research and development, and as applications programmers. Many work around the globe, and some have started their own companies.
As you develop your programming skills and technical knowledge, you'll experience real-world projects and hands-on learning in the latest industry standards. Your time at WMU culminates in a Senior Engineering Design project where you will be part of a team completing a project for industry.
If you are thinking about graduate school, you can save time and money with our accelerated master's program.
By graduation, you'll be ready to take on the evolving challenges of debugging software, testing new systems, working with databases and more. You'll be ready to continue learning in this always changing field.
What you'll learn
You will learn to design and implement programs and software systems using a variety of programming languages on multiple hardware platforms that provide you a solid foundation in computer science to pursue your career. You'll earn 122 credits for your bachelor's degree, including core courses in digital logic, web technology, database management systems, data and file structures, design and analysis of algorithms, operating systems, network fundamentals, reusable software architectures and foundations of programming languages.
Dakota Shapiro
My experience at WMU confirmed that I made the right choice of school. It was here that I learned not only the technical skills of my major, but the soft skills necessary to make connections that led to securing a job right after I completed undergrad.
Where you'll be after graduation
When you graduate, you'll have the technical and teamwork skills needed for success. Recent graduates have job titles such as software engineer, data analyst, software developer, data science fellow and Java developer. They are working at Dynatrance, Zoetis, Ford Motor Company, Dematic, Whirlpool, Level Data and more.
What others have achieved
Making the most of your learning experience
- Professors and advisors will support your participation in real-world experiences that will set you apart when you launch your professional career.
- You'll make lifelong friends and apply your skills by joining student organizations such as Computer Club and Bronco Cybersecurity Club.
- Internships and co-ops will all boost the knowledge you build in your coursework.
- Your time at Western culminates in a Senior Engineering Design project, where you will team you up with peers and industry to apply your knowledge to a real world project.
What scholarships are available to computer science students?
A number of scholarships are available for students enrolled in the computer science program at Western. We encourage you to apply for all scholarships that match your interests, career goals and financial or academic needs.
