Computer Science prepares students to lead in a world experiencing sweeping technological change. Students choosing to major in computer science can look forward to a career in one of the many fields ...

News outlets are starting to declare “peak computer science.” Over the past 15 years, the popularity of the computer science (CS) major surged so much that universities turned away CS hopefuls. Nearly ...

For quite some time, parents and their college-bound teenagers have understandably been focused on what kind of return on investment their child’s college degree can generate in exchange for their ...

A computer science degree used to be seen as a clear path to a well-paying career. Is it still worth it in an age of AI?

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

You don’t need a master’s degree to work in computer science. But a master’s degree could be what you need to specialize in your career or advance in the field. Whether you’re an undergraduate ...

Barry Lawson is a Bates computer science professor who chairs the Program in Digital and Computational Studies. He is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who plays mandolin, guitar, and upright ...