Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Build what’s next through UNE’s forward-looking computer science program.

Go Beyond Code with a Computer Science Degree from UNE

Coding can be a powerful tool to help solve big problems. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from UNE prepares you for an exciting career writing the language of progress, driving innovation, and addressing the world’s complex challenges. Here, you’ll develop a solid foundation of sound theory and fluency in a variety of programming languages like Python, C#, and Java. You’ll also learn about advancements in computer architecture and cybersecurity. Plus, you’ll learn to use generative AI to do more and stay ahead of the curve faster.

Apply Your Skills in Real-World Tech Projects

At UNE, you’ll apply what you learn — working with faculty and students from across our degree programs on interdisciplinary projects that you power with code. From helping to study climate change impacts to improving health care delivery, you’ll gain real-world experiences turning theory into practice. You’ll be ready to excel in the tech economy with skills in virtual reality, gaming, robotics, and more.

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Why UNE for your Bachelor’s in Computer Science

  • Master the foundations of coding for technical and career flexibility
  • Learn to use AI platforms to magnify the impact of your work
  • Apply your skills to real-world projects in realms such as health, environmental science, business, and more
  • Graduate with the ability to work in a wide range of organizations, from software companies to firms in virtually any economic sector
  • UNE’s School of Computer Science and Data Analytics is led by expert faculty renowned in the field 
  • Join a workforce expected to grow by 23% over the next five years (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023) 
  • UNE is the #1 Maine college for getting a job after graduation (Zippia, 2023)
Hannah Sihler

Hanna Sihler ’18

Applied Mathematics, Biophysics

Analytical and critical thinking are the most important skills that I gained through my studies in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. It is easy to know what the problem is, but it’s trickier to break it down into solvable parts and find the best way to solve it. After taking math classes, where I had to always be thinking analytically and critically, I found it easier to apply those skills to out-of-classroom concepts. I’ve found this background to be extremely valuable in my career as a soft test engineer at Idexx.

With the outlook for computer science job growth at a staggering 15%, a rate faster than the average job growth for all occupations, I truly believe UNE’s curriculum for the Computer Science minor will set students with a fantastic foundation for rewarding careers in technology. It did for me!

Applied Mathematics, Biophysics

What Will You Study? B.S. in Computer Science Curriculum Overview

Our program will prepare you to work in varied disciplines from systems architecture, to cybersecurity, to software programming. You’ll learn to develop solutions in a variety of programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript, or Ruby, and apply it all with an eye toward sustainability and security. 

You’ll dive deep into vital courses like:

Computer Architecture

Explore how computer systems execute programs and manipulate data with processor organization, machine-level code, parallelism, and performance evaluation and optimization.

Software Engineering

Discover the principles of software engineering and study the development lifecycle, from planning to design, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity with the concepts and techniques used to secure computer networks, systems, and data from threats.

Technology, Society, and Ethics 

Examine the impacts of modern technology on the world through the lenses of cyber ethics, privacy, security, sustainability, and civil liberties in cyberspace.

Analysis of Algorithms Elective

Investigate methods for designing and benchmarking algorithms with topics that include induction, dynamic programming, hashing, and advanced data structures.

We also offer a minor in Computer Science.

Introducing the UNE Computer Science Bachelor's Degree

Career Paths for Computer Science Grads

Computer science professionals are in high demand with national median salaries reported as $176,000 annually. A degree from UNE prepares you to apply computer science to virtually any industry or as a general software developer. Launch your successful career as a(n):

  • App developer 
  • Web developer
  • Cloud computing engineer
  • Cybersecurity specialist
  • Database administrator
  • eCommerce consultant
  • Systems analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Machine learning engineer

Computer Science Careers by the Numbers

$176K

National average salary for computer scientists

Glassdoor, 2024
23%

Projected job market growth for computer scientists for 2022–2032

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023
3,400

Job openings per year

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023
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Director, School of Computer Science and Data Analytics

Meet Director Sylvain Jaume

UNE is proud to announce Sylvain Jaume, Ph.D., a leading artificial intelligence expert, as the inaugural director for our new School of Computer Science and Data Analytics (starting June 2024). Sylvain is a professor of Computer Science who comes to UNE having served as a dean of business and computer science, and as the founding director of one of the nation’s first data science programs, a data science institute, and an interdisciplinary engineering program. 

Sylvain’s research interests are in artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and image-guided surgery. He is also a partner in an artificial intelligence company. Building on his industry experience and his passion for developing students, he is dedicated to preparing the next generation of global citizens and innovators.

Hands-On Learning for Computer Science Majors

Imagine using your talents to help fight climate change, improve human health, or help the American chestnut tree make a comeback. With the University of New England’s Computer Science program in Maine, you’ll work closely with students and faculty from other disciplines on important, project-based research that just might change the world. 

Past/current projects include:

  • X (Twitter) mining to examine sentiments surrounding a social issue
  • Using drones to measure the growth of genetically modified chestnut trees
  • Developing software to classify breast cancer based on data 
  • Designing a dynamic programming algorithm with applications for gene sequencing
  • Using code to read aquatic DNA without physically harming the animals
  • Examining ocean data to understand currents
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Computer Science Internships and Co-Ops

In collaboration with Educate Maine and its network of employers, UNE will offer Computer Science students immersive internships, co-ops, and apprenticeships. You’ll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience with a broad range of companies, nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations under the mentorship of computer science experts.

Examples of potential internship positions include:

  • Software engineering intern
  • Programming intern
  • Cyber security
  • Computer programmer
  • Computer systems analyst
  • Data science research
  • Database development
  • Mobile application development
  • Network systems administration
  • Website development
  • Algorithms
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Computer graphics
  • Web design/development
  • Cloud consulting
  • Information technology

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