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Program Overview
Turn your passion for technology into a career with a computer science degree. Learn programming and software development skills. Personalize your education by choosing electives such as cloud computing, web development, and game design. Complete math and physics courses to work with advanced algorithms and datasets.
Graduate with the technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills you need as a computer scientist. As a transfer program, you'll also have the credits required to continue your education at a four-year college or university as a junior.
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Careers in Computer Science
Computer scientists and programmers develop technology and software for industries such as healthcare, business, and manufacturing.
Career Snapshot: Computer Programmers
- Median Salary: $100,390 nationally
- Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree
- Related Jobs: Mobile App Development, Network Administration, Software or Multimedia Development, Technical Support, UX Design, Web Development
Explore More Career Pathways: Visit Career Coach or the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compare job titles, education requirements, salary data, and employment outlook.
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Transfer to a Bachelor’s Degree Program
The Computer Science A.S. degree prepares you to transfer to a related bachelor’s degree program. You'll take classes that align with the requirements of a future college major.
FLCC partners with other colleges to make your transfer path easier:
- Transfer Agreements outline how FLCC classes and credits transfer to a partner college.
- Joint Admissions Agreements admit you to FLCC and a transfer school at the same time.
Our advisors will help you select courses that fit your goals and make the most of your credits when you transfer.
Where Our Students Transfer
Students in our Computer Science program go on to earn bachelor's degrees from colleges such as:
- Buffalo State University
- Excelsior University
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- St. John Fisher University
- SUNY Brockport
- SUNY Oswego
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Active Coding Community
Collaborate on programming projects both inside and outside the classroom. Participate in competitions, join our programming club, and attend regional events such as the ROC on Tech conference. It’s a fun, productive way to enhance what you’re learning in class.
Transfer-Friendly Programming Curriculum
Our computer science degree provides a strong foundation in programming and math. This prepares you for upper-level courses such as artificial intelligence and machine learning at a four-year school of your choice. Complete SUNY general education courses to enter your transfer college as a junior.
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Computer Science Courses
Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:
- CSC 103 - Computing Sciences Portal
- CSC 115 - CS1: Intro to Programming
- CSC 190 - CS2: Object-Oriented Soft Dev
- CSC 200 - CS3: Data Structures
- CSC 249 - Computer Architecture and Organization
Visit our academic catalog for a complete list of program requirements. Review prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.
Earn this Degree for Free with SUNY Reconnect
Complete your associate degree in this high-demand field at no cost. If you are a New Yorker between the ages of 25 and 55, review the eligibility criteria to take advantage of this cost-saving opportunity.
Low-Cost Tuition and Scholarship Opportunities
Earn an affordable SUNY education at FLCC. With low in-state tuition, financial aid, and scholarships that can help reduce your program costs, you can make a confident plan to pay for college. Our financial aid team can help you review your estimated expenses and the steps to apply for aid.
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$5,616
annual in-state tuition ($234 per credit hour).
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81%
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