Bachelor of Art in Computer Science in Cambridge United States | Harvard University

The Computer Science concentration equips students with both immediate and long-term applicable skills and knowledge. Given how information technology permeates all sectors of society, computer science graduates can pursue diverse career paths—from engineering and education to healthcare, law, research, media, business leadership, and beyond.

Harvard College refers to academic majors as concentrations. Prospective undergraduates, including aspiring engineering and applied sciences students, apply directly to Harvard College. By spring of sophomore year, students declare their concentration or field of study, selecting from 50 primary concentrations and 49 secondary fields (per Harvard DSO guidelines).

Harvard's Computer Science undergraduates all work toward earning a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) degree. For those willing to undertake additional coursework, there's an accelerated A.B./S.M. pathway available through a combined bachelor's and master's degree program.