About the Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science & Society from Wentworth

The Intersection of Computing and Humanities

Wentworth's Computer Science & Society degree provides students with multiple, structured opportunities to apply skills learned across a computer science curriculum to real-life problems. They will acquire technical and theoretical knowledge from Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences and apply it to recognized social concerns, such as climate change and social inequality.

Freedom & Flexibility

As a Computer Science & Society student, you can choose from a broad range of classes throughout your program. Unlike a traditional major, Computer Science & Society is built around clusters of courses in both Computer Science and Humanities and Social Sciences that allow you to explore various fields. Choose classes that align with your personal goals and pursue a capstone project that aligns with your interests and career plans.

A Meaningful Return on Investment

Our Computer Science & Society students develop marketable skills that are currently in demand. The structure of the program ensures that graduates will attain mastery of both vital skills in Computer Science and broader theoretical frameworks from the Humanities and Social Sciences. They will deepen and strengthen their knowledge of Computer Science by applying it to complex, real-world problems  This combination of skills give you a host of options as you enter the job market.

Computer Science & Society Undergraduate Degree Students

Why Wentworth?

The world we live in was built by problem solvers, driven by curiosity, and fueled by passion. At Wentworth, imagination is a tool and impatience is a virtue. We rally around a common desire to create, solve, and improve.

Most of all, we’re a university dedicated to creating a new generation of problem solvers that every organization will strive to hire.

Let Numbers Lead the Way

The value of advanced degree has never been more important, and the need for problem solvers has never been more imminent. As the 21st-century workforce continues to evolve, so do we.

93%

Graduates Either Employed or in Grad School

The percentage of 2023 Wentworth graduates who were employed or in grad school within 6 months.

100%

Students Complete a Co-op to Graduate

Providing real-world experience and networking that is invaluable when starting their post-college careers.

$71,000

Median Starting Salary for 2023 Graduates

The average national starting salary for graduates of other universities is $55K.

View more information on Career Outcomes and survey methodology at coopsandcareers.wit.edu/outcomes

97%

Graduates Working in their Field of Study

The percentage of 2023 Wentworth graduates who were employed within a role or industry directly related to their major.

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