Upgrade Your Future With Dual Degrees

3 students sitting at a table studyingImagine the opportunities if you graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with TWO Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science! You can do just that with our dual Bachelor of Science degrees in computer and information science and data science.

By taking a few additional credits, you can earn these two valuable degrees at the same time. The dual degree requires 139 credits, just 19 more than the 120 credits required for each of the individual degrees. You can earn the additional credits by taking an extra course most semesters or slightly extending your program.

Where a Dual Degree Will Take You

The dual degree signals to potential employers not only that you possess extensive knowledge and skills, but that you’re a hard worker. It prepares you to excel in a huge variety of high-demand careers in business, industry, health care, government, and non-governmental organizations–or even to launch your own tech start-up. The dual degree also gives you a great background for pursuing graduate work in computer science.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$169,510 Median Salary

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 46,900 openings for computer and information systems managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$103,800 Median Salary

Computer Systems Analysts

Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 37,600 openings for computer systems analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$130,160 Median Salary

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers

Overall employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 25 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 153,900 openings for software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$117,450 Median Salary

Database Administrators and Architects

Overall employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 10,200 openings for database administrators and architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$120,360 Median Salary

Information Security Analysts

Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 32 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,800 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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How to Get Involved

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You can join the Society of Women EngineersUpsilon Pi Epsilonother organizations aimed at students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science like the Association for Computing Machinery, or general student organizations devoted to a wide range of interests and topics. And be sure to attend seminars and workshops sponsored by the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Next Steps

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