Computer Science at Oregon Coast
Your Pathway to a B.S. in Computer Science
The Associate of Science Transfer (ASOT) 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.
Seamless University Transfer
Our curriculum is designed in partnership with Oregon public universities, ensuring your credits transfer smoothly into their B.S. in Computer Science programs.
Start 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 Erica, a Student Success Coach who works with Computer Science students.
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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.
- And many more! Including roles in game development, machine learning, and cloud computing.
About the program
Our ASOT-CS degree is a 90-credit program specifically designed for students who plan to transfer to an Oregon public university and earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
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 Erica.
High School Students
Get a significant head start on your degree and save time and money by earning college credit while you’re still in high school. Through these programs, you can take courses that count toward both your high school diploma and your ASOT-Computer Science degree.
Talk to your high school counselor or make an appointment with your Success Coach to learn about the specific Dual Credit and Early College opportunities available at your school and how to enroll.