Master’s Degrees in Computer Science
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Education Levels of Computer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,080 people earned their master's degree in computer science. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in computer science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 12,080 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,450 |
| Graduate Certificate | 215 |
Earnings of Computer Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for computer science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in computer science. About 71.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,639 |
| Women | 3,441 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,588 |
| Black or African American | 238 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 343 |
| White | 2,222 |
| International Students | 7,027 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 662 |
Most Popular Computer Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 274 colleges that offer a master’s degree in computer science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for computer science students seekinga master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,066 people received their master's degree in computer science from USC. About 29% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 543 people received their master's degree in computer science from UIUC. About 21% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their master's degree in computer science from Columbia. About 26% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 436 people received their master's degree in computer science from ASU - Tempe. About 19% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 332 people received their master's degree in computer science from Stanford. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
Stony Brook University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their master's degree in computer science from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 17% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Missouri comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,136 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 317 people received their master's degree in computer science from UCM.
University of California - San Diego is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their master's degree in computer science from UCSD. About 20% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Maharishi International University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their master's degree in computer science from MIU. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,408 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree in computer science from Stevens. Of these students, 24% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their master's degree in computer science from UMass Amherst. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
North Carolina State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their master's degree in computer science from NC State. About 28% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their master's degree in computer science from MIT. Of these students, 39% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their master's degree in computer science from UNC Charlotte. About 31% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Dayton. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their master's degree in computer science from UDayton.
Cornell University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their master's degree in computer science from Cornell. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,101 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in computer science from Illinois Tech. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
Binghamton University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their master's degree in computer science from Binghamton University. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Boston University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in computer science from Boston U. About 20% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in computer science from UChicago. Of these students, 27% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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