Bachelor in Computer Science (Bachelor's)

At Eckerd College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $52,000..

The programme emphasizes a research-grounded approach to computer science with a focus on theory-to-practice application. Students engage in programming, data analysis, and algorithm development using languages like Python and Ruby. They work on real-world projects such as app development and machine learning applications. Independent study and interdisciplinary collaboration are integral to the curriculum.

Focus areas include Computational linguistics, Machine learning in wildlife management, Auto-classification of foraminifera, Data science, Software development, GIS and Python programming.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, distributed across core computer science courses, mathematics, and elective coursework. Students complete independent projects and may pursue internships or study abroad during term or semester-long programs.

Graduates pursue roles as software developers, systems developers, database administrators, and technical support specialists in technology companies and research institutions.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts, standardized test scores if required, and a personal statement. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended for competitive consideration.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Eckerd College is a liberal arts college in St. Petersburg, Florida, with academic pathways that lead graduates into medicine, law, marine science and other fields. Students have worked with organizations including NASA, NOAA, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and Raymond James Financial. Students have also co-authored research on gopher tortoises in scientific journals. Ninety percent of graduates earn their degree in four years or fewer, and 94% are employed or pursuing advanced degrees within one year of graduation.

The college’s waterfront campus is home to 1,800 students from across the United States and around the world. St. Petersburg sits on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with seven beaches nearby and an average year-round temperature of 75 degrees. Some residence halls have ocean views, and most are pet-friendly. The city also offers access to technology jobs and a strong work-life balance.

International students can ease into college through Autumn Term, a three-week orientation that introduces college life and helps students plan their studies. Each student receives support from a personal faculty mentor. Eckerd offers faculty-led study abroad programmes, a semester at its study centre in London and about 300 destinations each year, giving students several ways to add international experience to their degree.