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Computer Science Major in Pennsylvania

If thinking creatively and critically to solve complex problems excites you, and you enjoy working with technology, then Messiah's bachelor's degree in computer science might be right for you.

Study Computer Science at a Christian University

The demand for quantitative, technical thinkers who have a computer science degree is strong and will continue to grow. While pursuing your Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, you will learn computer programming, databasedesignand the impact of information technology, culminating in team-led, real-world application development.

You might also wish to become a computer science teacher at the secondary level. Messiah offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in computer science with secondary teaching certification. In addition to preparing you to teach computer courses in middle and high schools, this program also prepares you for a wide range of jobs in the CIS field. Because few institutions currently offer this program, and due to the rising growth of computer science options and computer-related job opportunities, educators in this field will be in high demand. 

Teaching certificate

You may wish to become a computer science teacher at the secondary level. Messiah also offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in computer science with secondary teaching certification program. You will complete a robust set of computer science coursework that will prepare you for a range of jobs in the field of CS, but will be specifically prepared for teaching computer courses in middle and high schools. Because few institutions currently offer this program, and due to the rising growth of computer science options and computer-related job opportunities, educators in this field will be in high demand.

In the Computer Science program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.

Course options for Computer Science:

Computer Science (B.S.)


Computer Science (B.A.) with Secondary Teaching Certification

Computer Science Minor

Careers and outcomes

Where our grads work

Graduates of this program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.

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Where they work

  1. AAI Corporation
  2. Brightcove
  3. Clipper Magazine
  4. Compnet
  5. Inc.
  6. Deloitte
  7. Digital Grapes
  8. DiversiLabs
  9. Eastern Mennonite Missions
  10. EchoData Group
  11. Esh Computer Center
  12. Fiserv SourceOne
  13. Highmark Blue Shield
  14. IBM
  15. INetU
  16. Inc.
  17. LEAD Technologies
  18. Lockheed Martin
  19. Mindteck
  20. Modern Glass
  21. Mzinga
  22. NewCity
  23. Oracle Corporation
  24. Inc.
  25. Puridom
  26. SC Research
  27. Schweb Design
  28. LLC
  29. Select Medical Corporation
  30. Senate Republican Computer Serv. Dept.
  31. SunGuard
  32. Sycamore.US
  33. Inc.
  34. The Cobalt Group
  35. Inc.
  36. The Information Systems Manager
  37. Inc.
  38. Total Resource Management
  39. Tyco Electronics
  40. Under Armour
  41. Versatile Systems
  42. Inc.
  43. Veyance Technologies
  44. Inc.
  45. Vormittag Associates
  46. Inc.
  47. VSE Corporation
  48. Armstrong World Industries
  49. Katapult Engineering

What they do

  1. Analyst
  2. Associate Applications Developer
  3. Associate Systems Programmer
  4. Building Coordinator
  5. Computing Services Specialist
  6. Consultant
  7. Custom Script Programmer
  8. Developer Technical Support Rep.
  9. Developer/Database Administrator
  10. Engineer
  11. Global HR Systems Analyst
  12. Grad Student - Computer Science
  13. Graphic Designer
  14. GUI Developer
  15. Help Desk Administrator
  16. Implementation Specialist
  17. Information Analyst
  18. IT Specialist
  19. IT Support Technician
  20. Java Web Developer
  21. Jr. Software Engineer
  22. Junior Web Developer
  23. Lead Systems Engineer
  24. Network Engineer
  25. Programmer Analyst
  26. Quality Assurance Engineer
  27. Software Developer
  28. Software Engineer
  29. Store System Integrator
  30. Support Analyst
  31. Support/ Developer
  32. System Administrator
  33. Vice President of Strategic Planning
  34. Web Designer / Developer
  35. Web Application Developer
  36. Cloud Engineer

Graduate school

  1. Shippensburg University
  2. Stanford University

95% of the Class of 2024 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.

Our Alumni

Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.

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Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning

Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.

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Why Messiah

Discover how your Christian faith and interest in computing will work hand-in-hand in your future career in computer and information science. And at Messiah, a top-ranked Christian university, your professors and our state-of-the art facilities will also encourage and support the technology research, experimentation, and creative problem solving you’ll need to compete for a successful career as a software developer, systems analyst, programmer, network administrator, database manager, financial analyst, web developer, computer security specialist and more.