The Computer Science Department boasts one of the largest B.S. programs in the state, as well as thriving master’s and Ph.D. programs.
Despite its large size, the department maintains modest class sizes and a strong tradition of one-on-one faculty mentorship.
Why Study Computer Science?
The job market in computer science is strong. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 377,500 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
A student completing the degree with good grades can successfully compete for high-paying jobs as systems programmers or analysts, applications programmers, systems support staff membesr, technical staff members, or similar positions.
The courses in the department are designed to teach the foundations of computing rather than a particular technology, so that the student is prepared to change with changing technology.
“Choosing UNCG was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made. Initially it was challenging, coming from India so soon after receiving a Bachelor’s degree, to handle different things. Eventually, I worked hard and learned a lot from my Professors and Classmates. I feel very fortunate for having great experience and exposure during my Master’s degree at UNCG. Proud to be a Spartan.”
-Pavan Teja Reddy Duggempudi, M.S., 2018
Upcoming EVENTS
Department News
November 6, 2025
Two CS students won Technical Innovation Award in CodeLinc 2025 Hackathon
An M.S. Student, Sakshi Patel, and an undergraduate student, Lucas Walton, in the Computer Science department, won the Technical Inn…
October 3, 2025
Research Awards for Graduate and Undergraduate Scholars
Our Computer Science PhD student, Supriya Kottam, has been awarded the 2025 Dorothy Munroe Student Research Fund to support her rese…
August 22, 2025
UNCG Faculty Recognized with CITR Award for Pioneering Privacy-Preserving AI in Healthcare
The department is delighted to share that our faculty members, Professors Yingcheng Sun, Minjeong Kim, and Qianqian Tong, won the 20…