Overview

Students at Salem State University can specialize in a particular area such as software engineering, computation theory, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, computer networking, embedded systems, and/or parallel computing.

The Computer Science major prepares students for productive, engaging careers, both now and in the future. Students gain hands-on knowledge of current systems, languages, tools and applications to “hit the ground running” in their early career. At the same time, they learn the larger underlying concepts that form the framework for emerging technologies, allowing them to contribute to progress in their chosen field.

Student Outcome

Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions

Design, implement, and evaluate a computing‐based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline

Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts

Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles

Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline

Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey of Computer Science

Software Design and Programming

Data Structures and Algorithms

Computer Architecture and Organization

Software Engineering

Operating System Principles

Computer Science Capstone Project Specifications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salem, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application

Send us your transcripts

Submit your standardized test scores

Submit Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20117 USD / year

≈ 20117 USD / year
Out-of-State

20117 USD / year

≈ 20117 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12708 USD / year

≈ 12708 USD / year

Funding

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Duration

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Credits

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