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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Computer Science Degrees at Liberty University

Computer Science Residential Program

Prepare for success in one of the world’s fastest-growing professions with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree from Liberty University. With our ABET-accredited computer science program, you’ll discover the skills that will prepare you to design and implement software, devise new ways to use computers, and develop more effective solutions to computing challenges.

Here at Liberty University, you can choose from five cognates to focus your studies. With proper planning and dedication, multiple cognates are achievable as well.

Computer Science Cognates

With the B.S. in Computer Science, you’ll learn how to:

  • Analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, and maintain complex software systems
  • Apply discrete mathematics, probability, and statistics in computer science and supporting disciplines
  • Work in one or more significant application domains
  • Describe and apply professional and ethical responsibility
  • Design and conduct experiments
  • Analyze and interpret data

Hardware Specifications – Computer Science Programs

  • Processor: Intel i7-Series or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB – 32 GB RAM
  • Hard Drive: 500GB or higher, or dual 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD
  • Video: Integrated or Dedicated graphics card with 6GB of VRAM or higher
  • Wireless Card:
    • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN NIC
    • 2.4 GHz/5GHz Dual Band
    • 2×2 300 Mbps. (20/40MHz)
    • WPA2-PSK/WPA2-Enterprise

ABET Accreditation

ABET Computing Accreditation Commission logo

Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Science Program Criteria.

ABET accredits postsecondary degree-granting programs housed within accredited institutions. They accredit programs only, not degrees, departments, colleges, or institutions. Learn about our School of Business ABET-accredited program.

This is in addition to Liberty University’s institutional accreditation.


Academics: B.S. in Computer Science Degrees

Credit Hours

120 Credit Hours

Programs of Study

Computer Science (B.S.) Cognates:

Admission Requirements

View Liberty’s undergraduate admissions requirements

Featured Computer Science Courses

  • Programming in C++ Advanced (CSCN 112)
  • Data Structures and Algorithms using C++ (CSCN 215)
  • Database Design and Management (CSCN 326)
  • Computer Architecture (CSCN 342)
  • Mobile Programming (CSCN 408)
  • Aspects of Computer Security-Defensive (CSCN 461)
  • Modern Cryptography (CSCN 463)

Start Your Career in Computer Science


Career Opportunities in Computer Science

  • Cryptanalyst
  • Cybersecurity Architect
  • Applications software engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Strategic Analytics
  • Mobile Developer
  • Programmer
  • Web Developer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Marketing Scientist
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