UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN

COMPUTER SCIENCE

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Why Study Computer Science

Do you see yourself working in human–AI teams to solve complex problems? Will you simply prompt AI, or will you help shape its evolution and set the guardrails?

Computer science provides a versatile skill set in software architecture, intelligent systems, artificial intelligence, and data—applicable across nearly every industry—along with strong job security and opportunities for meaningful innovation. Rather than just building apps, you’ll design systems that integrate AI, automate workflows, and solve real-world problems at scale.

Develop a computational thinking mindset and study the theory, technologies, and systems that influence nearly every aspect of modern life.

Launch Your Computing Career

From your first line of code to full-time co-op placements, Hofstra gives you the foundation, mentorship, and industry access to excel in a constantly evolving field.

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Degrees & Programs

Three tracks of study: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Cybersecurity.

Any of the four-year computing degree can be combined into 5 year accelerated program with any of the three MS degrees (Computer Science, Cyber Security o Data Science)

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS

BA in Computer Science BS in Computer Science BS in Computer Science and Mathematics BS in Cybersecurity BS in Data Science and Machine Learning Computer Science (BA) and Computer Science (MS) Dual-degree Program Computer Science (BS) and Computer Science (MS) Dual-degree Program Accelerated Programs

Minor in Computer Science Minor in Computer Science and Geographic Information Systems Minor in Computer Applications and Digital Media Design

Certificates

Computer Science & Cybersecurity Foundations Data Science Foundation Certificate

Career Path & Outcomes

With our comprehensive programs, you’ll be ready to pursue either a career right after graduation or advanced study at a prestigious institution.

93%

Graduates employed, in graduate school, or both

22%

Projected job growth in the field by 2026

$71K

Mean annual salary reported within one year after graduation

Experience That Sets You Apart

Earn While You Learn

The DeMatteis Co-op Program offers full-time, six- to eight-month, paid positions with one of more than 200 companies, providing valuable professional experience before you graduate.
The Advanced Summer Program in Research (ASPiRe) lets you work on a research project, with a stipend, under the guidance of a faculty mentor. More than two dozen undergraduates have had their work published in scholarly journals in the last few years.
Hofstra in Silicon Valley gives students a weeklong inside look at leading West Coast tech companies.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Student Profiles

“Hofstra set me up with really good fundamentals in programming and coding, and I was able to expand upon those fundamentals at Altice. All the prep that Hofstra put me through — interview and resume prep — had me extremely confident going into my interview, and I had no doubt that I would get the position.”
— Michael DeMartino, Class of ’24

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State-of-the-Art Learning Spaces

The Science & Innovation Center includes classrooms, laboratories, technologies, and equipment for all majors within the school, including Computer Science, Bioengineering, and Industrial Engineering. The building includes labs focused on big data, robotics, computer architecture, UNIX systems and graphics, virtual reality, and other computer science-related fields, which are available for classes, research, and experimentation. Additionally, there are more than 200 computer workstations located throughout the building.

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Students Have Recently Interned At:

Air Force Research Laboratory
Arrow Electronics
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Computer Associates International, Inc. (now CA Technologies)
National Grid
The Navigators Group, Inc.
NBCUniversal
Openlink Financial
Sageworks Capital, Inc.
S&P Global Ratings

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Office Information

Department of Computer Science

Room 110 Adams Hall

516-463-5555

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Department Chair

Gerda L. Kamberova

Professor
Rooom 114 Adams Hall

516-463-5775

A TOP-TIER COMPUTING PROGRAM

The DeMatteis School is ranked among the nation’s top undergraduate computer science programs by U.S. News & World Report and has been recognized every year since the list launched in 2020.

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