Overview

The Department of Computer Science - Tennessee Tech University curriculum is designed to educate students in the basic areas of computer science, including computer architecture, programming languages and operating systems, general approaches to problem solving and programming, as well as theoretical concepts dealing with models of computation and the design and analysis of algorithms.

By appropriate choice of elective work, the student may prepare for a career in software development for scientific/engineering application, management decision support applications or graduate work in computer science.

Careers in Computer Science

Computer Science graduates go on to careers with a varied number of titles, including software engineer, systems analyst, software developer, web developer, security analyst and the like.

The salaries of graduates are among the highest for bachelor’s degrees, as you will find from sources like US News and World Report. Payscale.com reports that Computer Science graduates rank #19, #33, #74, #105, and #138 out of the top #403 highest paying jobs with a Bachelor's degree.

19. Computer Science (CS) & Engineering (Early Career Pay $74,000)
33. Computer Science (CS) (Early Career Pay $68,800)
74. Information & Computer Science (Early Career Pay $81,400)
105. Computer Science & Information Technology (Early Career Pay $61,400)
138. Applied Computer Science (Early Career Pay $55,300)

Programme Structure

Courses:

Data Structures and Algorithms
Object-Oriented Programming and Design
DevOps with Unix
Discrete Structures for Computer Science
Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
Professionalism, Communication and Research in Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cookeville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the non-refundable application and pay the app fee
Submit your high school diploma or high school transcripts - original or certified copy.
All international applicants are required to submit adequate evidence of financial support (or affidavits) to cover the cost of attendance for at least one full year of studies
Submit your Passport and Bank Documents for your visa
Proof of English proficiency
Submit health forms
3.0 high school GPA

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26334 USD / year

≈ 26334 USD / year
Out-of-State

14670 USD / year

≈ 14670 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10470 USD / year

≈ 10470 USD / year

Living costs

Cookeville

United States

1040 - 1933 USD / month

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Careers in Computer Science

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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General requirements

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Living costs

Cookeville

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