computer science
noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computation or the design of computers
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She has a degree in computer science.
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According to his LinkedIn profile, Ojeh earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science with an economics concentration in 2001.
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Jessica Vacco-Bolaños, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Saphir graduated from Irvine High School in 2018 and earned an associate degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Irvine Valley College in 2020.
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Anthropology, physics, computer science, computer engineering and graphic design majors tend to have the highest unemployment rates.
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Jessica Vacco-Bolaños, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Saphir graduated from Irvine High School in 2018 and earned an associate degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Irvine Valley College in 2020.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Anthropology, physics, computer science, computer engineering and graphic design majors tend to have the highest unemployment rates.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Nationally, median early career wages range from $40,000 for a foreign language degree to $80,000 for a computer science degree, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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