Computer science is the study of computers, including the development and analysis of programs and the computing machinery that runs them. The WSU computer science program emphasizes software design and testing. You can broaden your studies by working with an advisor to choose courses that fulfill the degree requirements and give you specialized knowledge in other areas, such as artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, security, networks, distributed systems, and more.

The demand for computer science professionals will continue to increase in the foreseeable future. Average starting salaries are in the $50,000 range, sometimes with signing bonuses due to the high-demand market. Hot careers for WSU computer science graduates are in software engineering, networking, and computer animation. Companies that typically hire WSU graduates include Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Alias|Wavefront, Intel, Tektronix, Boeing, and other small- and mid-sized companies that are in the computing industry or are looking for technical leadership.