Computer Science, B.A., B.S.

Computer science is the study of computers, software, algorithms, and computational systems, with a focus on designing innovative technologies that solve real-world problems and improve the way people live and work. Career opportunities span a wide range of industries—including healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, entertainment, manufacturing, education, government, and artificial intelligence—where professionals develop software, analyze data, secure digital systems, and create emerging technologies. Graduates with a computer science degree can pursue careers such as software developer, cybersecurity analyst, data scientist, systems analyst, artificial intelligence engineer, cloud computing specialist, game developer, web developer, database administrator, and computer systems engineer.

The B.A. in Computer Science is designed for students who prefer more space for interdisciplinary study with a double major or minor in another field while preserving a strong computer science background that is excellent preparation for a career in computing. The B.S. in Computer Science is recommended for students who want to pursue technically focused careers that require strong mathematical and scientific preparation and those interested in computer science graduate studies.


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URI Alumni Career Outcomes

This section showcases URI undergraduates career success outcomes up to 6 months following degree completion. CCEE supports each Degree Granting College with administering the First Destination Survey (FDS) for undergraduate degree recipients (including Pharmacy Doctoral degree recipients). Learn more about the First Destination Survey.

Results are based on knowledge data that includes direct graduate survey responses, as well as additional sourced data from Degree Granting Colleges, LinkedIn, Handshake, or the URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement. Results include graduates from multiple graduation years and each Survey Year consists of graduates from December, May, and August. Percentages are based on the total number responses available, not all graduates. Results are suppressed if fewer than 10 data points exist for the selected criteria.

The Center for Career & Experiential Education (CCEE) supports each Degree Granting College with administering URI’s First Destination Survey (FDS) for undergraduate degree recipients (also includes Pharmacy Doctoral degree recipients). Survey results inform future advising and career preparation resources for current and future Rhody Rams.

Survey invitations are sent to graduates through Handshake and by Degree Granting College programs and staff. Results below are based on knowledge data and includes survey responses collected directly from graduates, as well as additional sourced data from Degree Granting College programs, LinkedIn, Handshake, or URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement.

Knowledge Rates (% of graduates for whom we have data):
2022 – 36%   2023 – 33% 2024 – 30%   2025 – 43%

Results include graduates from multiple graduation years (2022-2025) and can be filtered by Survey Year and Degree Granting College & Major. Each Survey Year consists of graduates from December, May, and August. For example, the 2025 survey results include December 2024, May 2025, and August 2025 graduates.

Success Rates:
% respondents for each graduating year engaged in a career outcome 6 months after graduation.
2022 – 90%    |   2023 – 88%   |   2024 – 96%   |  2025 – 91%

Please Note: Percentages are based on the total number responses available, not all graduates. Results are suppressed if fewer than 10 data points exist for the selected criteria.

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Career Outcomes

Utilizing Handshake and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the First Destination Survey (FDS) collects post-graduation activities within 6 months after graduation for undergraduate degree recipients. Career Outcomes include employment, continuing education, military, and volunteer service programs.

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