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Undergraduate Engineering & Computing

Computer Science B.S.

Algorithms, systems and AI with a two-semester studio capstone built for a real client.

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Credential
B.S.
Duration
4 years
Credits
120
Format
On campus
Tuition
$58,400 /yr
Next start
Aug 30, 2027
Apply by
Jan 15, 2027

Program overview

What this program is about

Computer Science at Campora is studio-based: from the first semester you build software in small teams, with professors who review your code like senior engineers would.

The two-semester capstone pairs every team with a real client — a startup, a hospital or a nonprofit — and ends with a public demo day attended by more than 40 Boston employers.

Learning by doing

Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Boston is our campus: more than 600 employers and 30 hospitals are a short ride away.

  • 96%employed or in grad school within six months
  • $98,000median starting salary
  • 21students in an average class

What you will learn

  • Design efficient algorithms and data structures
  • Build web, mobile and backend systems
  • Apply machine learning responsibly
  • Work in agile teams with code review and CI
  • Communicate technical decisions clearly

Curriculum

Your courses, term by term

120 credits across 8 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.

Year 1 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
CS 101Introduction to Programming4
WRT 101First-Year Writing Seminar4
CS 111Discrete Mathematics4
CAP 101Boston as Classroom (First-Year Seminar)4
Year 1 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
CS 121Data Structures4
MTH 140Introduction to Statistics4
CS 201Computer Systems4
PHL 110Ethics and Society4
Year 2 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
CS 211Algorithms4
HIS 120American Histories4
CS 221Software Engineering Studio4
COM 210Public Speaking4
Year 2 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
CS 301Databases4
CS 311Operating Systems4
CS 321Machine Learning4
CS 401Computer Networks4
Year 3 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
CS 411Capstone Studio I4
CS 421Capstone Studio II4
CS 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
Year 3 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ELE —Free elective4
CS 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4
Year 4 · Fall 12 credits
CodeCourseCredits
CS 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4
Year 4 · Spring 12 credits
CodeCourseCredits
CS 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4

Concentrations

Shape the degree around your interests

  • 01

    Artificial Intelligence

    Machine learning, NLP and responsible AI.

  • 02

    Software Engineering

    Large systems, cloud and DevOps.

  • 03

    Human–Computer Interaction

    Design, accessibility and user research.

Career outcomes

Where graduates go

  • Software developer fastest-growing in MA $140,000
  • Machine learning engineer $162,000
  • Data engineer $132,000
  • Web developer $98,000

Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.

Recent graduates work at

  • HubSpot
  • Google
  • Wayfair
  • Akamai
  • MathWorks
  • Toast

Admissions

What you need to apply

  • Campora online application or the Common App
  • Official high school transcript (college transcripts for transfer students)
  • One counselor or teacher recommendation
  • Personal essay, 250–650 words
  • SAT or ACT scores optional (test-optional)

Deadlines

Early Action
Nov 1, 2026
Priority scholarship
Dec 1, 2026
Regular Decision
Jan 15, 2027
Transfer students
Mar 1, 2027

Tuition & aid

Cost and how to pay for it

Tuition2026–27, full time$58,400
Student activity & technology fee$1,180
Campus housingdouble room$13,900
Meal planunlimited$6,800
Books & suppliesestimate$1,200
Estimated total per year$81,480

Scholarships for this program

  • $24,000/yrPresidential ScholarshipGPA 3.8 or higher, renewable
  • $18,000/yrDean’s ScholarshipGPA 3.5 or higher, renewable
  • up to $30,000Commonwealth Grantneed-based, filed with the FAFSA

Estimate your net cost

Faculty

Who teaches you

The studio capstone felt like a real job. We shipped an app for a Boston nonprofit that still uses it every day.

Tyler Brooks B.S. Computer Science, Class of 2025

FAQ

Questions students ask

Do I need programming experience?

No. About half of our first-year students write their first program in Introduction to Programming.

How long does the program take?

4 years of full-time study. Students who bring AP or transfer credit can finish sooner.

When can I start?

The next start date is August 29, 2027. Apply by January 14, 2027 for priority review.

Can international students apply?

Yes. Campora is approved to enroll F-1 students; our International Student Office helps with the I-20 and arrival.

How do I pay for it?

91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.

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