A Computer Science degree is your ticket into one of the fastest growing and most in-demand fields of the last decade. With a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Clarke University, you’ll gain experience working with machine learning, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and more so you’re prepared to lead the next generation of innovation. Drawing from our roots in Dubuque, Iowa as one of the first small Computer Science colleges, we offer a history of success that builds a solid foundation for your professional future.
As a Computer Science major, you’ll get hands-on experience using current, state-of-the-art software and programming in addition to mobile, web, robotics, drones, server administration, and virtual reality. From programming and website design to database maintenance, data science, and information security, a Computer Science degree gives you the technical abilities employers are looking for. We pair those technical skills with computer science courses that enhance your problem-solving, critical thinking, and ethical understanding so you can create with users in mind. The program is also structured so as a computer science major, you can easily add a minor or second major, tailoring your academic experience to your specific goals and interests.
Throughout your bachelor’s degree in computer science, you’ll have the support and guidance of our expert faculty and staff, as well as community partners throughout the Midwest. We take pride in the coaching and mentoring that we build into your academic plan, and these are complimented by unique opportunities to get involved on campus and in our hometown of Dubuque, Iowa, such as participating in internships, conducting computer science research, contributing to our growing portfolio of student work, or earning a scholarship to compete on our varsity esports team. The wide range of experience you will gain as a computer science major, complemented by the consistent, quality support of Clarke’s faculty and staff, can help set you apart from those with an associate degree or Bachelor of Science when you reach the job market.