M.S. in Computer Science

The Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) lets students build on existing computer science skills, providing leadership abilities, advanced knowledge, and an opportunity to leverage yourself into a more competitive computer science professional.

The GRE is optional for admission to this program.

At A Glance

Credits: 30 Duration: 2 to 4 years to complete Format: On campus

Application Deadlines
Term	Domestic Students	International Students
Fall	February 15	February 15
Spring	September 15	June 15

Tuition
Residency	Full-time per term	Part-time per credit
PA Residents	$14,130	$1,148
Out-of-State Residents	$24,909	$2,044

Note: The above tuition costs are the rates for the current academic year. Tuition rates are updated annually every summer.

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What can you do with a master's degree in computer science?

Graduates from this program can continue to pursue a doctoral degree or work in industries like higher education, technology, start-ups, business, and beyond. They can apply their skills in various roles, such as artificial intelligence specialists, web and software developers, network architects, cybersecurity managers, and more.

Top 5 Industry Sectors Hiring SCI Master's Graduates (excluding MDS and MLIS)*

Technology, Software, and IT Services
Financial Services, Banking, and Insurance
Retail, Consumer, and E-Commerce
Aerospace, Engineering, and Industrial
Healthcare and Life Sciences

Top 5 Job Areas of SCI Master's Graduates (excluding MDS and MLIS)*

Software Engineering & Development
Data Science, Analytics, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity, Cloud, & IT Infrastructure
Business Analytics, Product, & Consulting
Research and Academic

Coursework

This degree requires 30 credits of formal coursework, which includes 24 credits plus a thesis or 27 credits plus a master's project. View full Master of Science in Computer Science degree requirements in the Pitt course catalog.

Typically, full-time students will complete the degree within two years. This degree must be completed within four calendar years from the student's initial registration for graduate studies. This limit applies to all students, whether full-time or part-time.

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