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Computer science students at NC State build skills that matter beyond the classroom, from Senior Design projects with industry partners to research that solves real problems for people across North Carolina and beyond. Find your program, connect with advising and tap into the resources that keep you moving toward graduation and a career.

Undergraduate Programs

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Build a strong foundation in programming, systems and theory, then shape your degree with a concentration or track that fits your goals.

Explore the B.S.
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Undergraduate Degree Tracks

Use a track to guide your restricted electives toward an area like security, robotics or AI and build deeper knowledge in the field you want to pursue.

Explore tracks
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Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s

Apply to a master’s program while you finish your bachelor’s degree and count up to 12 credits of graduate coursework toward both.

Learn about ABM
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CSC Honors Program

Take on an added challenge and earn recognition that stands out to employers and graduate schools.

See honors requirements

Concentrations

Game Development

Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence

Jobs, Internships and Careers

Find student positions in the department, plus career resources for computer science students and alumni.

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Graduate Programs

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Ph.D. in Computer Science

Work alongside faculty on research in areas like AI, cybersecurity and software engineering, and prepare to lead in academia or industry.

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Master’s Degrees

Choose the Master of Science with a thesis or the non-thesis Master of Computer Science, available on campus or online.

Compare master’s options
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Graduate Certificates

Add a focused, 12-credit graduate credential in computer science, cybersecurity or data science.

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Current Graduate Students

Find program information and resources for students already enrolled in a computer science graduate program.

Find grad resources
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Computer Programming Certificate

Already hold a bachelor’s degree? Build in-demand programming skills through this online certificate from NC State Engineering Online.

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Student Resources

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