Portland State University (PSU) Computer Science majors gain skills in problem-solving with a creative lens.

Portland, Oregon, provides a vibrant, urban community giving students access to local tech companies through internships, mentoring, networking, and long-term careers. Students gain industry experience while working on projects directly with local software companies during a two-term senior capstone course.

PSU's computer science degree will prepare students for careers in a wide range of areas, including:

Machine-learning
Software engineering and development
Cyber and data security
Graphic design
Gaming and data
Systems analysis
The computer science program at Portland State University is competitive. Students must apply for admission to the program in their sophomore year. Once admitted, students gain access to upper-division courses. Transfer students must apply to both Portland State and the Computer Science program.

PSU Computer Science graduates get jobs in a variety of computing areas, including:
Software: operations, applications, website, and full-stack developers
Database and systems administration
Machine learning
Computer security
Graphics and visualization
Game development
Business computer systems
Data analysis
Security
Graduates from the computer science program at PSU typically pursue careers in areas such as software or web development, software and systems engineering, automation and quality assurance, database and system administration, etc. PSU alumni work at companies like Adidas, Amazon, Apple, Boeing, Daimler Trucks, eBay, Intel, Interface Engineering, Mentor Graphics, Nike, Tektronix, and many other companies both locally and nationally.