Courses that teach algorithms help students refine their critical thinking skills and create a logical framework for problem-solving. Once students have extensive experience in creating an algorithm, they can apply this standard approach to most areas of technology, making the study valuable even outside of computer sciences.

A bachelor’s degree is a four-year undergraduate degree and is the standard for higher education throughout most of the world. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned at state universities, at private universities, at community colleges and via online universities.