Marietta College

What you'll study

Students take a structured sequence of programming and systems courses and encounter multiple languages and platforms across the curriculum. Core and notable course content described by the department includes:

• Introductory programming: CSCI 115 (Computer Programming I) and CSCI 116 (Computer Programming II) use Python.
• Databases: CSCI 230 (Principles of Database Management) covers SQL.
• Systems and low-level exposure: CSCI 220 (Computer Organization and Architecture) and CSCI 370 (Computer & Network Security) provide exposure to the C language.
• Web programming: CSCI 330 uses HTML, JavaScript, PHP, ASP.NET, and Django.
• Software engineering: CSCI 405 utilizes Java; elective courses may use C#.
• Students can pursue undergraduate research through the college’s Investigative Studies program and work with faculty on faculty-led projects.

Entry requirements

The department accepts AP credit toward the major: a score of 3 on AP Computer Science A grants credit for CSCI 115, and a score of 3 on AP Computer Science Principles grants credit for CSCI 100. The department notes that having a personal computer is helpful but not required; campus labs run Windows.

Career prospects

Graduates have gone into roles across software, data, cybersecurity and consulting; listed employer internships and positions include Adobe, Credit Suisse, Department of Defense, Huntington National Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Nationwide Insurance, RSM Consulting, Epic Systems, PNC, Cardinal Health, PwC and Eaton. The department reports that 100% of Marietta College’s Computer Science graduates since 2020 were employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduating. The site also cites a $106k national average mid-career salary (national figure).

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page links to general tuition and financial aid resources at the college; students should consult the institution’s financial-aid office and published scholarship listings for specifics. The department also highlights internship and experiential-education opportunities that can support career entry and professional development.