The BS in applied computer science provides students with an education that targets the computing profession. Students will learn to use mathematics, science and economics, along with technological knowledge and skill in the application of programming languages and software processes, to design, analyze, implement and test software systems and applications. The program is problem and project based, utilizing the languages, tools and methods of computing best practices. Graduates gain significant exposure to team-based software development through industry-driven projects. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Polytechnic campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 265 - Calculus for Engineers I. Program Math Intensity:program math intensity substantial Substantial

The current demand for software and computer hardware personnel is high, and the starting salaries for these employees are typically well above the average. Graduates find opportunities as members of an engineering team in software applications areas such as: databases embedded systems game development graphics mobile systems networks security Web applications Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Architectural and Engineering Managers Green OccupationGreen 6.16% $122,190 Computer Network Support Specialists Bright OutlookBright Outlook not available Computer Programmers Bright Outlook $72,630 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $73,090 Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Bright Outlook not available Computer and Information Research Scientists $101,080 Computer and Information Systems Managers Bright Outlook 16.9% $118,010 Document Management Specialists Bright Outlook not available Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $90,680 Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists Green Occupation Bright Outlook not available Information Security Analysts not available Search Marketing Strategists Bright Outlook not available Software Developers, Applications Bright Outlook $89,280 Software Developers, Systems Software Green Occupation Bright Outlook $96,600 Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers Bright Outlook not available Web Administrators Bright Outlook not available Web Developers not available