Associate's and bachelor's computer science degrees are offered online through many colleges and universities. You may not need to pass an entrance exam or submit ACT scores. The admission requirement is typically only a high school diploma or GED certificate, and you can apply and complete all coursework online.
Associate's degrees can be pursued in many areas, including computer programming, computer networking, Web design, e-commerce and database technologies. The minimum entry-level requirements are typically a high school diploma or GED certificate, satisfactory SAT or ACT scores and/or competent reading proficiency determined by completion of a placement test. Contact your school for exact score requirements.
Bachelor's degrees with a concentration in computer science are available through most colleges and universities. Admission requirements vary by school, but typically include a high school or GED certificate, and satisfactory SAT or ACT scores. Prerequisite classes such as English composition, basic mathematics and economics must be completed before you can begin the core courses specified for a degree in computer science.
You must first obtain a bachelor's degree before pursuing a master's degree. In addition, each college or university has specific entry requirements in order to obtain a master's degree in computer science. These requirements may include a minimum GPA of 3.0, completion of prerequisite courses and programming experience. You must be admitted to a master's program for any coursework to be counted toward your degree.