School of Engineering and Computer Science

Computer Science

All indications suggest that the demand for computing professionals is on the rise and will continue to be strong.  Our students' average starting salary last year was $66,500.

An education at Pacific is characterized by small classes taught by faculty who enjoy teaching, and who want to help you reach your potential. Students at Pacific have the unique opportunity to work on research projects with faculty in our laboratories as undergraduates, and pursue high paying and rewarding internships with companies like NVIDIA, Hewlett Packard and Lawrence Livermore National Lab. 

The curriculum at Pacific covers a vast spectrum of topics from games and simulation to biology and economics, and our learning objectives emphasize teamwork, social and ethical issues, analysis, and multiple approaches to learning.

Our alumni have gone on to some of the best graduate schools, including Ph.D. programs in the University of California system, Carnegie Mellon University, and Arizona State University.

At Pacific, you can get the personal attention you need to attain the kind of career you would like to achieve. Find out more about Pacific's Computer Science Degree Program and the various Programs and Clubs that our  students are involved in.