GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College announces the launch of its Computer Science degree for fall 2021 enrollment. In addition, MWCC Computer Information Systems and Computer Science students will be guaranteed admission to Fitchburg State University under a new agreement signed by the presidents of the two institutions.
Computer science and the technologies it enables are used by virtually every industry to drive operations and inform decisions. In turn, these technologies provide numerous opportunities for economic growth, stability, and success for the workforce. In Central Massachusetts, the demand for computer science professionals is growing. Job growth for Computer Network Architects is growing at 8.18 percent, Web Developers at 13.24 percent, and Information Security Analysts at a staggering 31.51 percent according to data by the Commonwealth’s Department of Unemployment Assistance, Economic Research Department.
“The addition of the Computer Science degree program and our partnership with Fitchburg State will afford students from varying backgrounds the opportunity to succeed, transfer and become valuable contributors to the economy of North Central Massachusetts,” noted James Vander Hooven, President of Mount Wachusett Community College, in a press release.
Students graduating from Mount Wachusett Community College in the Computer Science or Computer Information Systems program with a grade point average of 2.0 or greater may transfer to Fitchburg State University program with between 62 and 75 transfer credits. Advancing on to earning a bachelor’s degree will increase student’s employability and earning potential in a growing field.
To learn more, visit mwcc.edu/programs