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Computer Science Online Degree Programs

Computer science professionals undertake a variety of tasks like programming, consulting, IT security, and database management. Obtaining a degree in computer science provides students with a solid technical base needed for the majority of these tasks. When they combine their practical skills of human engineering, industrial design and critical thinking, students can know the right way of using technology to solve problems.

In order to be a computer science professional, a student must obtain a degree in computer science followed by a specialization in one particular discipline. An associate’s degree will qualify a student for entry-level positions while those with bachelors and master’s degrees can take up job opportunities in research and leadership areas. While opting for a specialization, students can choose among math, science, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering and information systems.

Once the students are exposed to the rich technological components of the online degree programs, they are better equipped for taking up diverse career options in virtually any industry. According to the records of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), computer science professionals are in high demand in the administrative and professional teams of various companies.

The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that the career prospects for the computer scientists and database administrators can register an increase by 30% creating over 280,000 jobs through 2018. The demand for computer scientists is rapidly on the rise because of the increasing need for networking to facilitate the sharing of information and the expanding client-server environments.

According to the demands for the professionals holding specific specializations, computer systems administrators can earn about $104,070, database administrators can get $111,950, network systems and data communication analysts can receive $110,920. Due to the quickly growing computer industry, computer professionals can also find work as Web developer, Web designer, telecommunications specialist, network architect, and Web administrator.

Educational institutes offering computer science online degree programs

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    Strayer University Online
    Program
    • Information Systems: Programming Emphasis
    • Information Systems: Programming Concentration
    • Information Systems: Programming Emphasis

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    American InterContinental University
    Program
    • Bachelor's (BIT) - Software Analysis and Development

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    Ashworth College
    Program
    • Computer Programming

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    Roanoke
    Florence
    Pikeville
    Bristol
    Columbus
    Charlottesville
    Parkersburg
    Danville, VA
    Lynchburg
    Harrisonburg
    Martinsville
    Canton
    Princeton
    Cleveland
    Program
    • Information Systems Engineering

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    Campus
    Program
    • Computer Programming

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    Branford
    Rocky Hill
    Watertown
    Stratford
    Program
    • Electronic Systems Technology

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    Port St. Lucie
    Pembroke Pines
    Program
    • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

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    Manhattan
    Brooklyn
    Program
    • Computer Programming and Information Technology
    • PC Client/Server Programming

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    Braintree
    Framingham
    Woburn
    Wheaton
    Program
    • Oracle Database Administration and Enterprise Solutions Developer

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    New York
    Program
    • Information Technology

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