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Computer Science

LVC’s Computer Science program equips you with technical expertise and the flexibility you'll need to work on the cutting edge of software development and machine learning. The foundation you build here helps you adapt to new technologies, new platforms, and new ideas long after graduation.

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Tailor your degree to fit your interests and career goals by choosing a major track. Computer Science is a traditional computer science curriculum that focuses on designing and developing software systems. Computer Science + Data Science provides two years of programming and mathematics, followed by a focus on data science, including machine learning and deep learning courses.

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Coding a Career

Do More with Your Degree

You’ll start writing code on day one while learning several programming languages. Through individual and team projects, you’ll gain the skills necessary to design and implement solutions.

Go Further in Your Career

All of our students complete a professional experience before graduating. Most do paid internships during the summer, gaining valuable industry experience and insight into potential careers.

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Whether you’re looking to develop professionally or pivot in your career path, the Breen Center is here for you before and after graduation.

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95%
of LVC computer science grads had an industry job offer within one month of graduating
$124,200
median pay for software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers in 2022 (BLS)
25%
projected job growth outlook 2022–32 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Career Opportunities

A degree in computer science prepares you for a wide range of careers in a technical landscape that is changing quickly. Our graduates work at companies like Amazon, Salesforce, WebFX, Lockheed-Martin, Comcast, Candoris, MetLife, and Vanguard—most secure job offers well before graduation.

  • Software Developer
  • Data Analyst
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Mobile App Developer
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Database Administrator
  • Programmer
  • UX Designer
  • IT Director
  • Information Security Analyst

In Their Words

Vital Skills
The LVC computer science curriculum first ensures that students understand the foundational aspect of computer science—data. After that, students learn how to apply techniques and skills to solve problems.
Tyler Hoover ’24, Computer & Data Science and Mathematics major
Leadership
My professors taught me how to learn independently, break down and understand technical readings, ask probing questions, and communicate clearly.
Allison Liu ’21, Actuarial Analyst, Capital Insurance Group, Calif.
300,000
new computer science jobs will be available by 2026
Soft Skills
The Computer Science program at LVC prepares students to succeed in the workplace by developing soft skills alongside a focus on software development.
Dr. Stephanie Blanda ’09, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences
The LVC computer science curriculum first ensures that students understand the foundational aspect of computer science—data. After that, students learn how to apply techniques and skills to solve problems.
Tyler Hoover ’24, Computer & Data Science and Mathematics major
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Stephanie Blanda
Stephanie Blanda ’09

Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences

blanda@lvc.edu

717-867-6084

Clyde A. Lynch 283-C
Dr. Sean Droms
Sean Droms

Associate Professor of Mathematics

droms@lvc.edu

717-867-6086

Clyde A. Lynch 283-F
Dr. David Lyons
David Lyons

Professor of Mathematical Sciences

lyons@lvc.edu

717-867-6081

Clyde A. Lynch 283-H
Dr. Kenneth Yarnall
Kenneth Yarnall

Chair and Associate Professor Mathematical Sciences

yarnall@lvc.edu

717-867-6085

Clyde A. Lynch 283-A

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