About the Department
The Computer Science department offers programs leading to undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate (M.S.) degrees in Computer Science. The B.S. program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (401) 347-7700 (ABET is the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology). The courses in the department are designed to teach the foundations of computing rather than a particular technology, so that the student is prepared to change with changing technology. Courses use a variety of programming languages, with introductory courses using Java and further coursework that can include C++, Prolog, PHP, and other languages. Introductory courses use networked microcomputers; advanced courses use UNIX (TM) workstations. The faculty of the department are active in research. The department has more than 300 students pursuing a degree in one of the following undergraduate degree and graduate degree programs.
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The job market in computer science is strong. A student completing a bachelor's degree with good grades can expect job offers in the range $40,000 to $48,000 as a systems programmer or analyst, applications programmer, systems support staff member, technical staff member, or similar position. A computer science student completing a master's degree can expect job offers in the $50,000 to $75,000 range for senior level system programmer or analyst positions. Masters students who choose to continue their education experience will find the program here at UNCG a well respected platform for entry into the PhD programs at other universities.