Computer Science

Students develop innovative, analytic and quantitative reasoning skills and have opportunities to participate in numerous opportunities outside of the classroom such as programming competitions, presenting research at conventions and networking with successful professional organizations.

About the Degree

At Olivet, students receive the education, help and encouragement they need to succeed in a very competitive field. Students and faculty work together to design each student’s future.

Certifications

While in the Computer Science program, students are given the opportunity to receive up to thirteen different certifications.

Computer Science Faculty

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Areas of Study Within the Department

Cybersecurity

Become a cybersecurity expert who are needed to fill the almost 300,000 open cybersecurity positions across the United States.

Computer Science

This program is designed so students will have a foundation in a wide range of disciplines in the CSET fields.

Computing Technology

This program combines a core of essential computing knowledge with the freedom to specialize in the areas that excite you most.

Data Science

Learn to use computer techniques to access data and to use statistical techniques to analyze the data.

Information Technology

By the Numbers

$63k

Average salary

for entry level computer science positions

300k

Unfilled cybersecurity jobs

in the United States

75%

Fastest growing careers

require math and science proficiency

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Certifications Offered through computer science