Computer Science and Philosophy

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What is Computer Science and Philosophy?

This major is for students who would like a strong foundation in both Computer Science and Philosophy. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how to harness investigative questions to understand the world around you. Students will take courses in computer science, math, logic and reasoning, and ethics. They will also take courses specific to the CS + Philosophy major. The combination of these programs will allow you to use technology and data to create viable, creative answers. If you’re interested in virtual reality, artificial intelligence, or robotics, then this major may be right for you.

Career Options

Artificial Intelligence Specialist
Computer Programmer
Computer Vision Engineer
Data Scientist
Machine Learning Engineer
Software Developer

Post-Graduation Success¹

100% employed or continuing education

61% employed after graduation

39% attending graduate school

$107,253 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: TIBCO, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Motorola Solutions, Microsoft, Epic Systems, National Center for Supercomputing Applications, Noetic Cyber, Mission Technologies, Tesla, Yahoo Finance View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign View All

Program Resources

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

Calculus preferred (if available at high school)
Interest in Philosophy in addition to Computer Science

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention²

3.4 years to degree

97% returned for second year

76% graduated within 4 years

87% graduated within 6 years

Annual Program Costs³

Illinois Resident

Tuition: $18,740
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,558
Total: $43,480

Non-Resident

Tuition: $44,340
Fees: $5,182
Expenses:$19,898
Total: $69,420

International

Tuition: $47,800
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,898
Total: $72,880

Related Majors

Communication - LAS

Creative Writing - LAS

History - LAS

Psychology - LAS

Sociology - LAS

¹ Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

² Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

³ "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.