Program Overview

Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science with UF Online

The University of Florida offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This program encourages students to explore the theoretical foundations of information and computation with considerable freedom through the liberal arts. Employment in computer occupations is expected to increase by 11 percent through 2029, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is almost three times the average growth rate, making it a highly coveted and optimistic career path. UF’s computer science degree prepares students for a range of career opportunities with great starting salaries and opens up a variety of doors in the exciting world of technology.

From financial companies to insurance, health care, security, and beyond, practically every industry is interested in computer science graduates. Computer science is a field with varied job prospects, including business analyst, software engineer, researcher, programmer, and computer systems analyst. UF Online’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program gives students the freedom to tailor their curriculum to their interests, skills, and academic strengths.

Admissions Requirements

• Major: Computer Science
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Undergraduate Catalog

Freshman & Lower Division Transfer Applicants

• If you have 0-11 transferable college credits, review the Freshman admissions requirements.
• If you have 12-59 transferable credits, review the Lower Division Transfer admission requirements. In addition to meeting these general requirements, lower division transfer applicants to the Computer Science program should have at least a 2.5 overall GPA and have satisfactorily completed Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (MAC 2311) with a grade of C or better.

Upper Division & Second Bachelor’s Transfer Applicants

• Upper division transfer applicants (students with 60 or more college credits earned) and Second Bachelor’s degree seeking applicants should have at least a 2.5 overall GPA and have completed the below courses with at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (MAC 2311)
  • Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (MAC 2312)
  • Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (MAC 2313)
  • Physics 1 w/lab (PHY 2053 and PHY 2053L) or Physics with Calculus 1 w/ lab (PHY 2048 and PHY 2048L)

Career Tracks and Opportunities

The following professions are prepared for with a degree in Computer Science:

• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Computer programmer
• Computer systems analyst
• Database administrator
• Information Security Analyst
• Information Systems Manager
• Network systems administrator
• Software applications developer
• Technical Support and IT
• Web developer

Why Choose UF Online?

UF Online’s B.S. in Computer Science provides a foundation in computer science while also offering a strong liberal arts education with courses from the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and foreign languages. Our program places a highly coveted degree at your convenience, for a fraction of the cost of comparable degree programs.

Designed for students whose commitments make traditional campus attendance impractical, our online program stands at the forefront, providing flexible academic options with the same elite faculty and rigor that makes us a leading university and top research institution. We connect people with opportunities, remove obstacles and set the standard for online higher education. UF Online graduates earn the same elite degree they would receive on campus, and they will be at the top of the list for the best employers in the country.

Tuition & Fees

A UF degree will ignite possibilities and open new horizons on your path. And it doesn’t have to be out of reach financially. Explore our affordable tuition and financial aid opportunities.

How to Apply

Momentum begins here! Whether you’re entering college for the first time or transferring your coursework, find out how you can accelerate your future as a part of the Gator Nation.