Program Overview
The computer science curriculum gives students a solid grounding in both theoretical and practical computer usage. Students become proficient in many areas, with a good academic foundation for various careers in the software industry, as well as preparation for graduate school.
Applications of computer science are found in many other areas of study, from art, music, and linguistics to social sciences, economics, business, digital, and social media, environmental and life sciences, and sciences. Thus, interdisciplinary activities are encouraged. For those students whose primary interest is in another area, a minor in computer science is offered.
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Major
- Minor
- 4+1 Bachelors & Masters
- Engineering & Technology
- Science & Math
Career Outcomes
- Full-stack software development
- Cloud software development
- Data science and analytics
- Machine learning
- Embedded system and edge computing
- Data systems engineering
- Vision
- Graphics and user interfaces
- Data visualization
- Chip Design
- Computer Hardware Design
- Operating System Development
- Computer Architecture Design
- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
- Cryptocurrency / Blockchain
- Cybersecurity
- Tech Advocacy
- Network engineering
- System administrator
These are only samples of the field’s many possibilities.
The Wall Street Journal recently ranked UCSC as the number two public university in the nation for high-paying jobs in engineering.
Program Contact
