Computer Science

Associate of Science Transfer-Computer Science

The Associate of Science Transfer (AST) degree in Computer Science at Oregon Coast Community College is your launching pad for a successful career in tech. Start here and seamlessly transfer to public universities (OSU, PSU, SOU, UO, or WOU) in Oregon to complete your bachelor’s degree.

What Makes This Program Different

A two-year start, on your own terms!

Same first two years as OSU, PSU, and UO — at a fraction of the cost, five minutes from the ocean.

Why Study Computer Science at OCCC?

Our curriculum is designed in partnership with Oregon public universities, ensuring your credits transfer smoothly into their B.S. in Computer Science programs. Our AST-CS degree program is specifically designed for students who plan to transfer to an Oregon public university and earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Transfer with Junior Status

Transfer with your lower-division general education and major requirements complete, giving you junior status for registration purposes at your target university.

Build a Strong Foundation

Gain essential, hands-on skills in programming, data structures, and mathematics that will prepare you for advanced, upper-division coursework

Interested in learning more? Make an appointment with a Student Success Coach!

Career Information

A degree in computer science opens doors to some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying career fields in the world. The skills you build here are the foundation for a future-proof career. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in software development is projected to grow 17% from 2022 to 2032 and has a median pay of $131,450 per year.

Your AST-CS degree is the first step toward exciting roles like:

Software Developer: Design, build, and maintain the software that powers our world, from mobile apps to large-scale enterprise systems.
Web Developer: Create stunning and functional websites and web applications for businesses and organizations.
Cybersecurity Analyst: Protect computer networks and systems from security breaches and cyberattacks.
Data Scientist / Analyst: Analyze complex data to find trends, make predictions, and drive business decisions.
Technical Support Engineer: Customer-facing technical problem-solving, often at SaaS companies; builds product and engineering knowledge fast.
DevOps / Cloud Associate: Support deployment pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP); high demand, especially with certifications layered on top of the degree.

What is a Transfer Degree?

This degree acts as the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree. You’ll complete all the necessary lower-division general education and computer science courses right here at Oregon Coast Community College. Our curriculum follows the Oregon Computer Science Major Transfer Map (MTM), which means the courses you take here are recognized and accepted by four-year public universities across the state.

Click here to explore degree requirements.

Interested in learning more? Make an appointment with Success Coach.

How Do You Get Started?

Paying for School — You Have Options

Cost should never be the reason you don’t pursue a transfer degree. Your Student Success Coach can tell you about OCCC’s Financial Aid options. Schedule your meeting, below!

Your Next Steps

Your degree is waiting. Let’s not waste a moment!

Ready to start? Here’s what to do today:

1 – Schedule an in-person or Zoom advising appointment with a Student Success Coach.

4 – Apply for admission and register for Fall term

Additional Information

Find a complete summary of Academic Requirements and Outcomes of the AST-Computer Science degree, here.

Disabilities

Oregon Coast Community College is committed to providing equal opportunities for students with disabilities throughout the College community. Students with documented disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Our philosophy is to maximize your independence and self-reliance, providing a variety of support options to assist you in achieving your educational and/or vocational objectives. To receive services, you must submit documentation of your disabling condition(s) to the Vice President for Student Affairs. To initiate support services, please contact the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541-867-8511. Students are responsible for requesting, in a timely manner, accommodation and documenting the nature and extent of their disability.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

The College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws. In addition, the College complies with applicable provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA’), and all local and state civil rights laws. Under this policy, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of this policy and other College efforts designed for that purpose.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact either:

Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Kristina Holton
or
Director of Human Resources, Joy Gutknecht

Questions can also be mailed to their attention at 400 SE College Way, Newport, OR 97366.