Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Computer Science

The PhD in Computer Science is a small and selective program at Pace University that aims to cultivate advanced computing research scholars and professionals who will excel in both industry and academia. By enrolling in this program, you will be on your way to joining a select group at the very nexus of technological thought and application. Our PhD in Computer Science will bring you into a community of faculty and fellow students where you can conduct research into specialty topics such as algorithms and distributed computing; machine learning in medical image analysis; robotics; cybersecurity; pattern recognition and machine learning; biometrics, big data analytics; business process modeling; and educational approaches using emerging computing technologies. Our PhD students often take on teaching assignments where they can share their knowledge, gain teaching experience, and support their studies.Careers in computing remain in very high demand and offer not only the comforts of a high-paying job, but also the intellectual challenges of a creative and productive profession. Graduates of the PhD in Computer Science typically go on to careers in academia, but there are countless industry positions available for experts in their fields.