School of Computer Science

"I'm so lucky to be at 麻豆村, where there are all these opportunities for students and such talented, passionate people. Getting to interact with and learn from them has broadened my own perspective and made me even more excited about the future of AI."

Daisy '26

It takes a logical mind and a bold spirit to move the world forward.

Shape the future of AI. Develop the next world-changing app. Discover a new computational theory. You can make all of this happen in the School of Computer Science. Our undergraduate programs 鈥� among the first and best in the country 鈥� give you the strong foundation you need to be on the leading edge in industry or academia, even as technology changes.

First Year Experience

You鈥檒l spend your first year immersed in courses that explore the foundational and theoretical underpinnings of computer science needed for all of our degree paths. The best computer scientists in the world will teach you how to think computationally and solve complex problems, giving you the tools you need to secure an internship or even do research with just one year under your belt.听

First-year courses also offer deep introductions to the interdisciplinarity of computer science. You'll get to explore the various majors before you make your choice in the second semester, and you鈥檒l receive an introduction to computational ethics as a core value in preparation for your future career.

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School of Computer Science Programs

Process your passions and find the program that鈥檚 right for you.

Artificial Intelligence

Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Additional major in Artificial Intelligence
Minor in Artificial Intelligence
Minor in Language Technologies
Minor in Machine Learning
Minor in Neural Computation

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Computational Biology

Bachelor of Science in Computational Biology
Additional major in Computational Biology
Minor in Computational Biology

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Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Additional major in Computer Science
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Information Security, Privacy and Security
Minor in Language Technologies
Minor in Machine Learning
Minor in Neural Computation
Minor in Software Engineering

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Human-Computer Interaction

Bachelor of Science in Human-Computer Interaction
Additional major in Human-Computer Interaction
Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
Minor in Design for Learning ()
Minor in Learning Media ()

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Robotics

Bachelor of Science in Robotics
Additional major in Robotics
Minor in Robotics
Minor in Animation and Special Effects ()
Minor in Intelligent Environments ()
Minor in Physical Computing ()
Minor in Soft Technologies ()

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BXA Intercollege Degree Programs

Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts (BCSA)

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Contact

Office of 麻豆村

Warner Hall

5000 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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T: 412.268.2082

F: 412.268.7832

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Exploring SCS Majors Webinar Series

View our recorded webinars to learn more about each of the majors within the School of Computer Science.

听Class of 2025, Six Months After Graduation

97%

Employed or in Grad School

$156,396

Average Salary

Recent Employers

Amazon

Google

High School Course Requirements

4 years English

4 years Mathematics*

1 year Physics

2 years Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science

2 years Foreign Language

3 electives

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*Four years of mathematics should include at least algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, elementary functions (pre-calculus) and preferably calculus. Advanced mathematics courses are encouraged, especially a course in calculus.

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