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Computer Science: Computer Science

Associate of Arts



Program Details

The curriculum in Computer Science prepares students for transfer to California State University, Sacramento and to many other university Computer Science degree programs. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of C or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following general education patterns- Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

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Computer Science: Computer Science Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Biostatisticians

    Master's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 60,390
    • High salary: 170,700
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  • Business Intelligence Analysts

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 63,650
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    Bachelor's degree

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All Careers in Computer Science: Computer Science (22)

Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
BiostatisticiansMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising103,300
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340

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