BS Program Objectives and Student Outcomes

 

The BS in computer science degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and similarly named computing programs. Click here for more information regarding ABET-accredited programs within the Whiting School of Engineering.

Program Educational Objectives

What our graduates should be able to do several years after graduation:
(Revised Fall 2022)

  • Successfully engage in professional practice in the computing sciences or apply computer science tools and techniques to solving problems in other disciplines.
  • Engage in continuous learning, including advanced study in the computing sciences. 
  • Work successfully in both independent and team environments, including diverse and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Lead teams and provide vision for innovation.
  • Behave in a professional and ethical manner.
  • Practice inclusion and advocate for diversity.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, our graduates should possess the skills to:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

 

Enrollment by Program

AY 12-13 AY 13-14 AY 14-15 AY 15-16 AY 16-17 AY 17-18 AY 18-19 AY 19-20 AY 20-21 AY 21-22 AY 22-23 AY 23- 24
1st year  34  32  53  47  59  72  62  75  83  91 107 105 1st year
2nd year  35  42  44  62  55  73  111  88  103  102 127 154 2nd year
3rd year  26  36  48  49  69  70  86  110  95  109 137 154 3rd year
4th year  29  26  38  48  62  86  84  98  125  112 132 141 4th year
All Years BS 1st Major  124  136  183  206  245  301  343  371  406  414 503 449 All Years BS 1st Major

AY 12-13 AY 13-14 AY 14-15 AY 15-16 AY 16-17 AY 17-18 AY 18-19 AY 19-20 AY 20-21 AY 21-22 AY 22-23 AY 23- 24
All Years BA 1st Major  3  3  3  4  8  11  15  13  16  22 25 22 All Years BA 1st Major
All Years 2nd Majors  15  37  51  53  66  66  91  113  123  135 153 258 All Years 2nd Majors
All Years Minors  22  32  43  63  67  118  122  116  157  173 196 212 All Years Minors

AY 12-13 AY 13-14 AY 14-15 AY 15-16 AY 16-17 AY 17-18 AY 18-19 AY 19-20 AY 20-21 AY 21-22 AY 22-23 AY 23- 24 AY 24- 25
All Years Master’s  71  72  52  55  85  121  129  112  82  86 156 All Years Masters
All Years PhD  85  102  115  121  141  157  162  181  195  205 200 All Years PhD

Graduation Statistics

AY 12-13 AY 13-14 AY 14-15 AY 15-16 AY 16-17 AY 17-18 AY 18-19 AY 19- 20 AY 20-21 AY 21-22 AY 22-23 AY 23- 24
BS 1st Major Graduates  27  25  35  38  47  81  66  98  123 104 127 141 BS 1st Major Graduates
BA 1st Major Graduates  4  1  2  3  3  6  8  3  8 6 6 12 BA 1st Major Graduates
2nd Major Graduates  4  10  12  7  17  23  14  30  24 41 40 50 2nd Major Graduates
Minor Graduates  8  8  19  25  25  25  31  34  24 41 31 28 Minor Graduates

AY 12-13 AY 13-14 AY 14-15 AY 15-16 AY 16-17 AY 17-18 AY 18-19 AY 19- 20 AY 20-21 AY 21- 22 AY 22-23 AY 23- 24
MSE Graduates  40  62  46  49  66  81  94  79  48 88 102 MSE Graduates
PhD Graduates  7  8  4  18  16  22  18  15  19 33 35 PhD Graduates