Pathways
Choose your pathway in computer science
- Program length: 32 months/128 weeks
- Classes: View the curriculum
- Degree required: None
- Program length: 12 months/48 weeks
- Classes: View the curriculum
- Degree required: Bachelor’s (IT-related major)
Choose your degree pathway to exciting career opportunities in computer science
| Pathways | Bachelor’s degree program option for those new to the field, or current IT professionals without formal education; master’s degree program for bachelor’s degree holders with an IT major |
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| Curriculum | Program curriculums developed in collaboration with experienced industry professionals; AI-infused coursework provides relevant education in a fast-evolving environment |
| Certification | Coursework provides a foundation for select industry certifications from Cisco, CompTIA, and others—built-in as part of your tuition1 |
| Hands-on | Interactive learning modules provide training with real tools and software; you can elect an internship option to gain real-world practical experience2 |
| Dual Credit | Bachelor’s degree students can potentially earn dual credit towards a master’s in computer science, Master of Science in Cybersecurity, or Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Accreditation | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
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Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online bachelor's programs in 2025
Choose a computer science degree program emphasizing career-focused skills and certifications
The bachelor’s degree curriculum contains coursework designed to help you prepare for key industry certifications from Cisco, CompTIA, and more. Most industry certifications are tied to the completion of a single course. The MS curriculum includes a course preparing you for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam.
Complete the requisite coursework and we will reimburse the application fees for up to three industry certifications.
Our university exists to help you reach greater career heights. We’ve developed our computer science curriculums with experienced industry professionals to ensure our coursework is relevant to current trends and fully prepares you to excel in your unique career path.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Accreditation & Recognition
Our accredited & recognized online school
We strive to earn rank as one of the top private, nonprofit universities in the United States. Just as you work every day to become the best version of yourself, so do we as a university.
We are proud to have attained institutional accreditation in addition to industry recognition for our accomplishments helping students earn a college education and find career success.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online bachelor’s degree programs in 2025.
Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Healthcare | Online CampusDisclosures
- Certifications may provide greater opportunity for employment but are not a state specific requirement. Most industry certifications are tied to the completion of a single course.
- Online students in some states may not be allowed to take this internship due to state restrictions.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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* BLS pay estimates calculate the median annual wage for various occupations. Per the BLS the median wage for an occupation is: "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey." Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024. BLS median wage estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geographic market in which you want to work, and degree level and field, will affect career outcomes, including starting salary and earnings as an experienced employee. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the median salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, particular wage or salary, or other career growth.
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