The department enjoys an excellent record in placing its graduates in industry and the top graduate schools. Each student in the program is assigned to a faculty adviser. This individual attention develops relationships and contacts that exist long after graduation. A broad-based liberal arts background that students receive from Baylor adds polish to the breadth of computer science areas represented in the department. Group projects, technical writing, and individual presentations enhance skills necessary for success in the ever-expanding areas of computer applications.
Most faculty members have industrial and consulting experience in addition to Ph.D. degrees.
Faculty and students enhance their knowledge of computer science by participating in professional organizations and activities. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree is designed for students who wish to pursue an education with a greater concentration in upper-level computer science topics and a solid foundation in mathematics and the sciences. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in research, development, and other computing and computing-related fields. Advanced degrees in computer science are recommended for those pursuing a research career. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in computer science provides a traditional liberal arts education with a solid set of core courses in computer science.