Reasons for considering CS at UW Oshkosh

There are many good reasons for choosing a Computer Science major at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

• A wide variety of career paths in Computer Science offer an opportunity to work with others to solve interesting problems while making a meaningful contribution to science, business, and society.
  
• Computer Science graduates are in high demand, and, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' list of the 30 fastest-growing jobs through 2014, the growth of careers in computing is projected to continue for the foreseeable future.
• Computer Science graduates are among the most highly paid college graduates in entry level positions, earning an average starting salary around $45,000 per year.  In addition, those working in the computer field report high levels of job satisfaction.
• The UW Oshkosh Computer Science emphasis is nationally accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 150, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.  Only two Computer Science programs in the University of Wisconsin system have this distinction.
• UW Oshkosh Computer Science majors land internship positions at companies in the Fox Valley and beyond.  Through these opportunities students gain valuable job experience, earn college credit, and build practical knowledge and teamwork skills.
• UW Oshkosh Computer Science graduates are employed at:  IBM, Oracle, Intel, Google, Kimberly Clark, American Family Insurance, Thrivent, Miles Kimball, Quadgraphics, and Oracular Systems, just to name but a few.
• Computer Science undergraduate students have the opportunity to work with Computer Science faculty on their research projects, and also develop and conduct their own research with faculty guidance.  In 2009 we were awarded a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates grant that allows to fund up eight students each summer in collaborative research projects.   Read more about this REU site award.
  
• Our Computer Science students gain valuable hands-on experience with Java, C++ , Microsoft Windows, Visual Studio.NET, Linux, and Oracle.
• UW Oshkosh has excellent computing facilities with over 400 PC’s in student labs – including a Wintel lab and a Linux lab dedicated to Computer Science students.  High-speed Internet access is available in dorm rooms, and wireless access is widely available in campus buildings.