Start your technology career
Our Computer Science program follows the latest ACM Guidelines and prepares students for bachelor's degree studies in computer science or software engineering.
What You'll Learn
In this program, you’ll learn programming languages and gain an understanding of computer science. Electives in liberal arts and sciences round out your academic experience.
Where You'll Go
Many graduates choose to transfer to an upper-division institution for continued study in computer science, math, science or scientific and business programming.
Typical Salary
5 years after graduating with a Bachelor's degree
$87,000
| Career | 10-year growth potential | Regional Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 28% | Very High |
| Computer User Support Specialist | 15% | High |
| Computer Systems Engineer/Architect | (not available) | High |
Real Data from Central New York
- Data reflect previous twelve-month period in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area and surrounding five-county Central New York region.
- Salary gathered from SUNY Graduate Wages (data source: NYS Unemployment Insurance) unless otherwise indicated.
- Demand is determined by the number of job postings in the region over the past twelve months.
- Occupational growth potential gathered from Burning Glass.
Top Transfer Partners
- SUNY Oswego
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute
- SUNY Albany
- SUNY Buffalo
OCC is a great college. It feels like home to me. They have so many programs that support students and great professors.”
- Harth Alawad, ‘19
