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Computer Science, Professional Computer Science Concentration, B.S.

Computer Science

Gain specialty knowledge in areas like cloud computing, collection, Big Data, and information security for the best job prospects.

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Computer Science, Professional Computer Science Concentration, B.S.

The Professional Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET,, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science. This ABET accreditation provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards of the profession for which that program prepares graduates. Provides opportunities for the industry to guide the educational process to reflect current and future needs.

MTSU graduates are valued by employers ranging from tech titans such as Google, Microsoft, Meta to big companies in different industries like HCA, Schneider Electric, Deloitte, and Caterpillar. Employment in the field is projected to grow at a rate of 25% percent between 2021 and 2031 with a median annual pay of $109,020 at 2021 based on the report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The 11-member “FaceOff” team earned first-place honors Sunday, Feb. 2, during the 10th annual 鶹Ƶ Computer Science Department HackMT in the MTSU Science Building on campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., wrapping up 36 nonstop hours of students teaming up to collaborate on apps and other projects. (MTSU photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

While most of the teams in the 10thannual鶹Ƶ Computer Science Department HackMTexperienced successful completions of their app and web-related projects after working 36 hours nonstop, U.S. Army veteranNathaniel Frostand teammateRhama Seidadmitted they literally ran out of time.

News Briefs

Artificial intelligence’s proliferation and the increasing importance of it and other technologies in daily and professional life were key topics of discussion and exploration at an inaugural conference recently held at 鶹Ƶ.

The 11-member “FaceOff” team earned first-place honors Sunday, Feb. 2, during the 10th annual 鶹Ƶ Computer Science Department HackMT in the MTSU Science Building on campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., wrapping up 36 nonstop hours of students teaming up to collaborate on apps and other projects. (MTSU photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

While most of the teams in the 10thannual鶹Ƶ Computer Science Department HackMTexperienced successful completions of their app and web-related projects after working 36 hours nonstop, U.S. Army veteranNathaniel Frostand teammateRhama Seidadmitted they literally ran out of time.

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Computer Science, Professional Computer Science Concentration, B.S.


The Computer Science Department strives to produce graduates with strong problem-solving, communication and team skills who are able to design, implement and document computer software systems. Not surprisingly, such graduates have historically been valued by employers in the industry.

Students graduating from this program are well qualified to pursue Ph.D. degrees in prominent universities. In the past, our students have been accepted to the Ph.D. programs in Vanderbilt University, North Carolina State University, University of Waterloo, Indiana University--Bloomington, and 鶹Ƶ.

Employers of MTSU alumni include

  • Arnold Engineering Development Center
  • Asurion
  • Blackbaud
  • Bondware
  • Buzz Wireless
  • Caterpillar Financial
  • Decision Source
  • Dell
  • Disney
  • Ebay
  • Edgenet
  • Gibson Guitar
  • Google
  • Harris Corporation
  • HCA
  • Ingram Digital Group
  • Intel
  • Japanese American National Museum
  • Mercury Intermedia
  • Microsoft
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Passport Health
  • Riptide Software
  • Schneider Electric
  • State of Tennessee
  • Vanderbilt University
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MTSU’s Career Development Center

MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.  

Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career

Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called . 

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