Computer Science Master’s Degrees
There are 1,001 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Computer Science. This degree is more popular with male students, 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
In the most recent reporting year, 79,857 students 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)
Federal data tracks the 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.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Computer Science. 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 is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. 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 is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,533 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 Central Missouri is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,222 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.
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 is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,099 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.
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 is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. 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. This school awarded 1,082 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.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,065 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-Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. This school awarded 940 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. 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. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Computer Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Computer Science. This school awarded 854 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.
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 comes in at #16 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, 811 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 Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #17 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, 806 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 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 is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. 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 is a popular choice for Computer Science majors seeking their master's degree. 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.
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| 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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