School of Computing
Shaping technology and the future in areas where expertise is in high demand.
Why study data, information or computer science?
Growth and change in technology have brought a boom in the availability of data and the need for people to shape technologies. Growing areas like machine learning require expertise in programming, data science and computing fields. Statistical, data science and computing experts are needed in an economy that demands skilled practitioners in these areas. In particular, the world needs leaders who are committed to shaping future technologies in ways that benefit individuals and industries alike, as students learn to do at UT Austin.
Departments
Outstanding, world-class faculty teach and research in these units within the college.
I've always lived with a stubborn itch to understand the inner workings of things I care about: how my favorite foods are made, why some music sounds natural to the ear and some doesn't, and how solar panels are able to turn the sun into useable energy, for example. After taking a Computer Architecture class, I now understand how computers logically function, which is awe-inspiring to me.”
Alejandro Cisneros
Computer Science
Majors & Degrees
An array of degree options are available for undergraduate, graduate and mid-career students in computer science, statistics and data science and information.
Computer Science ‡
Computer Science, B.A.
Computer Science, B.S.A.*
Computer Science, B.S.*⦽
with concentration options available:
Turing Scholars Honors, Integrated Program, Computer Science and Business, Teaching Senior Grades
Robotics Minor/Undergraduate Program
Computer Science, M.S. ⦽
Computer Science, M.S. (online)
Artificial Intelligence, M.S. (online)
Computer Science, Ph.D.
Information
Informatics, B.A.⦽
Informatics, B.S.I.⦽
with concentration options available: human-centered data science, health informatics, social informatics, user experience design
Information Studies, M.S.⦽
Information Security & Privacy, M.S. (online)
Information Studies, Ph.D.
Statistics and Data Science
Statistics and Data Science, B.S.
Statistics and Data Science minor
Statistics, M.S.
Data Science, M.S. (online; joint with computer science)
Statistics, Ph.D.
*Option to specialize in honors
‡ Highly competitive major
All majors in this area are math-intensive
⦽ Has option to pursue integrated bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five year
Conduct Research
Students lead original investigation in technology alongside faculty in these disciplines. Our Freshman Research Initiative has courses and research opportunities in areas like the ones below.
Computing Advising
Got an interest in technology, information, statistics and data but not sure what to do next? When you are a student, advisors can help you navigate the possibilities, from majors to degree options to alignment with careers.
