Computer Science Master’s Degrees
There are 1,001 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Computer Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about15% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 76.4% of Computer Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Computer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 79,857 people earned theirComputer Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Computer Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 31 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,649 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 46,155 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 26,353 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,669 |
Earnings of Computer Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Computer Science of $101,949 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $81,554 |
| 4 years | $101,949 |
| 5 years | $117,894 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 69.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17,739 |
| Women | 7,851 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Computer Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,258 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 2,201 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 448 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 279 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 237 | 0.9% |
| Race Unknown | 601 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 19,554 | 76.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 76.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Computer Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,091 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Computer Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Arizona State University Campus Immersion tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,561 people received their master's degree in Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. This school awarded 1,555 master's degrees in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. This school awarded 1,533 master's degrees in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Missouri comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,222 people received their master's degree in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,130 people received their master's degree in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,099 people received their master's degree in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,096 people received their master's degree in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,082 people received their master's degree in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,082 people received their master's degree in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. This school awarded 1,065 master's degrees in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 940 people received their master's degree in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. This school awarded 919 master's degrees in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. This school awarded 874 master's degrees in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 854 people received their master's degree in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 828 people received their master's degree in Computer Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 811 master's degrees in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 806 master's degrees in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 721 master's degrees in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. This school awarded 719 master's degrees in Computer Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 693 people received their master's degree in Computer Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Computer Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Computer Science that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 118,381 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 57,935 |
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15,581 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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