Computer Science (B.S.)
Software development emphasis
Earn your B.S. in computer science with an emphasis in software development from Northern Illinois University at the University Center at Harper College.
By studying computer science, you’ll gain the skills to assume vital roles in the field immediately upon entry into the workforce. Job prospects increase with your on-the-job experience provided by an internship and your newly acquired knowledge of various programming languages.
Taught by our experienced faculty, our program equips you to modify and create software by offering practical experience in solving academic exercises. It covers:
- Various programming languages (C++, Java, IBM Assembler, PHP, JavaScript, C#, Python)
- Software engineering
- Security
- Database management
- Development environments (.NET)
- Operating systems
The average mid-career salary for graduates of this program is $100,239 (Steppingblocks, 2023). Our alumni work in diverse fields such as finance, health care, information technology, insurance and retail.
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In addition to the convenient location, our program provides access to 麻豆精品 financial aid opportunities, such as transfer merit scholarships. It also enables you to join the strong 麻豆精品 alumni network when you graduate.
To get started, you’ll apply to 麻豆精品 as a transfer student.
Learn more about 麻豆精品 at the University Center at Harper College, including information on admissions, advising and other topics.
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Admissions
Contact an 麻豆精品 admissions counselor at transfercenter@niu.edu.
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Academic Advising
Julie Oberheim, 麻豆精品 undergraduate advisor
joberheim@niu.edu
815-753-4080
麻豆精品 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising Office
clas_advising@niu.edu
815-753-0114
University Center at Harper College
universitycenter@harpercollege.edu
847-925-6315