What is Computer Science (CS)?

“Small classes, smart students, an outstanding faculty, and intriguing research opportunities are combined to create a meaningful and exhilarating educational experience of the highest quality,” says Scott Smith, chair of the Whiting School’s department of Computer Science.

Success in the field of computer science demands graduates who have fundamental problem-solving skills, the ability to communicate well, and specialized, technical knowledge. Our department focuses on five primary areas of study, including: Algorithms, Security, Systems, Natural Language Processing, and the area of Robotics, Vision, and Graphics.

As a student here, you’ll be able to collaborate with other departments, doing research that involves a range of interdisciplinary activities in areas like speech and language, robotics, scientific computing, security and privacy, and computational medicine.  We also have a big internship program and our students are placed with companies like Technorati, Microsoft, Bloomberg, and Google.

Our faculty often custom-design courses to incorporate their latest research findings in their teaching, which means you’ll be up-to-date in the field’s most recent technologies. You can participate in interdisciplinary research, combine disciplines to create a dual major, and work with your advisor to tailor a curriculum that suits your interests.  

You can earn a:

• B.S. in Computer Science
• B.A. in Computer Science
• B.S. in Computer Engineering in conjunction with Electrical and Computer Engineering

What can I do with a computer science degree?

Our graduates are aggressively recruited by industry leaders and innovators such as Microsoft, Google, Intel, and Apple. And while the value in the job market of a degree in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University is undeniable, it is the exposure to cutting edge research that creates its real value. Our graduates move on to jobs in a variety of areas, including: software development, computer security, internet and e-commerce, aerospace, micro-surgery, biomedicine and bioinformatics, as well as R&D in both the private and public sectors.