Taught by a talented and dedicated faculty that combines quality academic standing with real-world skills and expertise, the curriculum equips graduates with the ability to solve problems with computer programs, think critically, administer databases and assist in the administration of networking.

A student tutoring program dedicated to student success is provided through the program as well as an active computer science student organization that organizes academic events, fun outings and networking opportunities with potential employers. TROY?s reputation and partnerships within the field of computer sciences provides students with excellent internship opportunities that can potentially lead to employment with businesses in Alabama and beyond.

As a TROY student, you?ll benefit from a caring and approachable faculty and learn to work individually and as a member of a team on projects that include game designs, cell phone apps, web applications and visualization, among others. You?lll be engaged in course projects and software engineering courses that will prepare you for all of the technological advances in the field.

Graduates of the program are prepared to enter the workforce with the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-expanding and potentially lucrative field. A recent survey of the National Association of Colleges and Employers reported the average starting salary for a person with a Bachelor of Science degree in applied computer science as more than $61,000 annually.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree in applied computer science might be interested in the following fields:

• computer industry
• information technology industry
• retail industry
• federal and state agencies
• financial institutions