Computer Science

As technology continues to grow and play an ever-increasing role in our lives, a career in computer science can lead to rewarding, lucrative positions with median starting salaries exceeding $60,000 per year.

Whether your educational plans include a bachelor’s degree or graduate-level credential, Ball State’s Department of Computer Science offers the training you need to succeed in a variety of roles related to computer science.

About The Program

Department: Department of Computer Science

Credits Required: 120

Possible Occupations

  • Computer Scientist

Indiana Median Salary: $78,906

Dual Credit Courses

For onsite courses, please refer here to see if the course is offered at your high school.

Online

These courses are available online through Ball State University:

CORE Classes

    • COMM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Communication
    • ENG 103 - Rhetoric and Writing (English Composition I)
    • ENG 104 - Composing Research (English Composition II)
    • MATH 125 - Quantitative Reasoning
    • MATH 165 - Calculus I
    • FIN 101 - Personal Finance for Fiscal Wellness
    • THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre
    • JOUR 101 - Media and American Society
    • PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
    • RELS 160 - Introduction to Religion in Culture
    • HSC 160 - Fundamentals of Human Health
    • PHYC 110 - General Physics I
    • ISOM 125 - Introduction to Business with Integrated Computer Applications
    • PSYS 100 - Introduction to Psychological Science
    • SOC 100 - Principles of Sociology
    • PHIL 202 - Ethics
    • HSC 180 - Principles of Community Health
    • FCFC 250 - Family Relations

Major-Specific

    • CS 104 - Introduction to Computers
    • CS 110 - Introduction to Computer Science & Web Programming
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