Computer Science
Computer Science Mission
The mission of the computer science program is to educate majors in the principles and practices of computer science, preparing them for graduate school, for careers in software development and computing systems technology, and a lifetime of learning.
Accreditation Status
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.
Program Educational Objectives
The objectives of the UCF computer science program are:
- Computer science graduates participate as effective and productive team members or leaders in the development of computer and software systems covering a broad range of fields including engineering, scientific and enterprise applications.
- Computer science graduates demonstrate the knowledge and skills to do advanced studies and research in computer science and related engineering and scientific disciplines.
Student Outcomes
All graduating computer science majors should be able to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
- Design and implement a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
- Evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
- Apply computer science theory to produce computing-based solutions
- Apply software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions
Undergraduate Fall Enrollment and Annual Bachelor's Degrees Granted
| Academic Year | Academic Plan | Fall Enrollment | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023-24 |
Computer Science B.S. |
3,998 |
501 |
|
2022-23 |
Computer Science B.S. |
3,436 |
513 |
|
2021-22 |
Computer Science B.S. |
3,034 |
371 |
|
2020-21 |
Computer Science B.S. |
2,901 |
410 |
|
2019-20 |
Computer Science B.S. |
2,357 |
318 |
|
2018-19 |
Computer Science B.S. |
2,280 |
325 |
|
2017-18 |
Computer Science B.S. |
2,099 |
275 |
|
2016-17 |
Computer Science B.S. |
1,852 |
187 |
|
2015-16 |
Computer Science B.S. |
1,612 |
189 |
|
2014-15 |
Computer Science B.S. |
1,337 |
165 |
Current Year data reflects Final Fall Headcount and Summer/Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Degrees.
Master's Fall Enrollment and Annual Master's Degrees Granted
| Academic Year | Academic Plan | Fall Enrollment | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023-24 |
Computer Science M.S. |
327 |
156 |
|
2022-23 |
Computer Science MS |
267 |
122 |
|
2021-22 |
Computer Science M.S. |
226 |
82 |
|
2020-21 |
Computer Science M.S. |
146 |
97 |
|
2019-20 |
Computer Science M.S. |
161 |
66 |
|
2018-19 |
Computer Science M.S. |
145 |
73 |
|
2017-18 |
Computer Science M.S. |
117 |
64 |
|
2016-17 |
Computer Science M.S. |
99 |
58 |
|
2015-16 |
Computer Science M.S. |
98 |
63 |
|
2014-15 |
Computer Science M.S. |
90 |
41 |
Current Year data reflects Final Fall Headcount and Summer/Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Degrees.
Doctoral Fall Enrollment and Annual Doctoral Degrees Granted
| Academic Year | Academic Plan | Fall Enrollment | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023-24 |
Computer Science Ph.D. |
159 |
25 |
|
2022-23 |
Computer Science Ph.D. |
166 |
29 |
|
2021-22 |
Computer Science Ph.D. |
184 |
28 |
|
2020-21 |
Computer Science Ph.D. |
180 |
30 |
|
2019-20 |
Computer Science Ph.D. |
196 |
29 |
|
2018-19 |
Computer Science Ph.D. |
174 |
21 |
|
2017-18 |
Computer Science Ph.D. |
168 |
18 |
|
2016-17 |
Computer Science Ph.D. |
154 |
10 |
|
2015-16 |
Computer Science Ph.D. |
140 |
9 |
|
2014-15 |
Computer Science Ph.D. |
125 |
13 |
Current Year data reflects Final Fall Headcount and Summer/Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Degrees.
Information Technology
Information Technology Mission
The mission of the information technology program is to educate students in the science and practices of information technology, preparing them for a lifetime of learning and for careers in information technology as well as in a wide variety of disciplines that integrate information technology into their respective fields of activity.
Accreditation Status
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Information Technology.
Program Educational Objectives
The objectives of the UCF information technology program are:
- Graduates demonstrate the technical competence necessary for careers in information technology as well as in a wide variety of disciplines that integrate information technology into their respective fields of activity.
- Graduates demonstrate communication skills, teamwork capabilities and leadership abilities necessary for a successful professional career.
- Graduates participate in life-long learning activities appropriate to their profession, including graduate study, professional training and involvement in professional societies.
Student Outcomes
All graduating information technology majors should be able to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
- Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline
- Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals
Undergraduate Fall Enrollment and Annual Bachelor's Degrees Granted
| Academic Year | Academic Plan | Fall Enrollment | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023-24 |
Information Technology B.S. |
1,394 |
349 |
|
2022-23 |
Information Technology B.S. |
1,245 |
299 |
|
2021-22 |
Information Technology B.S. |
1,147 |
294 |
|
2020-21 |
Information Technology B.S. |
1,174 |
277 |
|
2019-20 |
Information Technology B.S. |
1,054 |
201 |
|
2018-19 |
Information Technology B.S. |
951 |
193 |
|
2017-18 |
Information Technology B.S. |
834 |
169 |
|
2016-17 |
Information Technology B.S. |
837 |
184 |
|
2015-16 |
Information Technology B.S. |
837 |
201 |
|
2014-15 |
Information Technology B.S. |
729 |
143 |
Current Year data reflects Final Fall Headcount and Summer/Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Degrees.
Data Analytics
Master's Fall Enrollment and Annual Master's Degrees Granted
| Academic Year | Academic Plan | Fall Enrollment | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023-24 |
Data Analytics M.S. |
70 |
37 |
|
2022-23 |
Data Analytics M.S. |
65 |
24 |
|
2021-22 |
Data Analytics M.S. |
55 |
30 |
|
2020-21 |
Data Analytics M.S. |
73 |
41 |
|
2019-20 |
Data Analytics M.S. |
73 |
35 |
|
2018-19 |
Data Analytics M.S. |
50 |
18 |
|
2017-18 |
Data Analytics M.S. |
33 |
12 |
|
2016-17 |
Data Analytics M.S. |
15 |
|
Current Year data reflects Final Fall Headcount and Summer/Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Degrees.
Digital Forensics
Master's Fall Enrollment and Annual Master's Degrees Granted
| Academic Year | Academic Plan | Fall Enrollment | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023-24 |
Digital Forensics M.S. |
86 |
31 |
|
2022-23 |
Digital Forensics M.S. |
97 |
53 |
|
2021-22 |
Digital Forensics M.S. |
100 |
37 |
|
2020-21 |
Digital Forensics M.S. |
116 |
44 |
|
2019-20 |
Digital Forensics M.S. |
108 |
39 |
|
2018-19 |
Digital Forensics M.S. |
115 |
38 |
|
2017-18 |
Digital Forensics M.S. |
99 |
32 |
|
2016-17 |
Digital Forensics M.S. |
92 |
33 |
|
2015-16 |
Digital Forensics M.S. |
80 |
34 |
|
2014-15 |
Digital Forensics M.S. |
99 |
33 |
Current Year data reflects Final Fall Headcount and Summer/Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Degrees.
Computer Vision
Master's Fall Enrollment and Annual Master's Degrees Granted
| Academic Year | Academic Plan | Fall Enrollment | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023-24 |
Computer Vision M.S. |
31 |
13 |
|
2022-23 |
Computer Vision M.S. |
21 |
2 |
|
2021-22 |
Computer Vision M.S. |
6 |
|
Current Year data reflects Final Fall Headcount and Summer/Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Degrees.
Cyber Security and Privacy
Master's Fall Enrollment and Annual Master's Degrees Granted
| Academic Year | Academic Plan | Fall Enrollment | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023-24 |
Cyber Security and Privacy M.S. |
91 |
25 |
|
2022-23 |
Cyber Security and Privacy M.S. |
56 |
13 |
|
2021-22 |
Cyber Security and Privacy M.S. |
16 |
|
Current Year data reflects Final Fall Headcount and Summer/Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Degrees.