The power of technology in today’s world has opened the door to unlimited career opportunities across every industry. °µÍøÊÓƵ’s Computer Science program provides the specialized skill set and expertise that students will need to stay on the leading edge of this continually evolving field and succeed in tomorrow’s workforce.
Through a rolling admission process, prospective undergraduate students — including first-year, transfer, and international students — may apply via the or . To learn more about how to complete your application, please visit our application page.
There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, and visit our FAFSA page to stay up to date on the latest from federal student aid. °µÍøÊÓƵ’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.
After earning your Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, you can pursue careers at Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, banks or local, regional, and national firms:
• IT specialist
• Software developer
• Network and computer systems administrator
• Computer programmer
• Computer network architect
• Computer support specialist
• Database manager
• Information security analyst
• Web developer
• Cyber security analyst
• Digital forensics specialist
• Data analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage in 2023 was $104,420.
°µÍøÊÓƵ students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. Participants are customarily juniors or seniors who have achieved grade point averages of 2.5 or better and who have the endorsement of the appropriate academic area. In addition to their internship, students select one seminar dealing with the arts and humanities, communication, public policy, the legal system, business, and government. Interested students should see their academic advisor.
°µÍøÊÓƵ is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
