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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Anthropology, physics, computer science, computer engineering and graphic design majors tend to have the highest unemployment rates.
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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
In 2026, the company is looking to focus on helping computer science students and women early in their tech career get trained for a world where AI is ubiquitous.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
One area of study popular with international graduate students — computer science — saw a small decline across UC.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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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
In 2026, the company is looking to focus on helping computer science students and women early in their tech career get trained for a world where AI is ubiquitous.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
One area of study popular with international graduate students — computer science — saw a small decline across UC.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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