Students enrolled in this program will learn to use computer programming, mathematics, data structures, and algorithms to solve a variety of computational problems. 

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Receive close attention and instruction from the faculty due to small class sizes

Students can transfer up to 90 credit hours from regionally accredited institutions.

Learn in-demand skills such as JAVA and other valuable programming languages

120 Credit Hours 

*Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 23% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations

LSUA ranked #3 on Best-Universities.net's list of the Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degrees for 2022

Project-based courses give graduates a tangible portfolio to use in job interviews

This program was developed with a focus on project-based activities, including real-life, practical learning that students can use to help them advance in their jobs or start their careers in computer science.

What Will I Learn in this program?

Why Computer Science?

Career Opportunities

Students enrolled in the online computer science degree program will acquire knowledge in key discipline areas and use it to design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems. Students will learn to use computer programming, mathematics, data structures, and algorithms to solve a variety of computational problems. 

Computer science and the career pathways it opens up have a healthy level of demand. Today’s business climate is driven by technology, and those businesses need skilled professionals to create, implement, and maintain the systems that support these technologies in almost every field. 

Graduates of this program seek diverse careers as

• Business Intelligence Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• Mathematician
• Hardware Engineer
• Video Game Designer
• Web Developer

Have a high school core grade point average of at least 2.0

OR

For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet one of the following criteria:

Have an ACT composite of 20 or higher

"The computer science program has been transformative, equipping me with essential skills and opening doors to endless opportunities in the digital world. I am grateful for their innovative curriculum and dedicated faculty, which have shaped my personal and professional growth."

Jocelyn G.

BS in Computer Science student

Will my degree say I earned it online? 

No, graduates receive the same diploma as on-campus peers.

Will I pay out-of-state tuition if I am outside of Louisiana? 

There are no out-of-state fees. Fully online programs offer the same flat-rate tuition no matter where you live.

How do online classes work?

LSU Online is a flexible fit for learners offering six starts a year and seven-week terms. All courses are designed to be fully accessible and engage learners, no matter where you are located. 

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