Master’s Degrees in Computer Science
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Education Levels of Computer Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 14,364 earned their master's degree in computer science. This earns it the #1 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,196 |
| Master’s Degree | 14,364 |
| Associate Degree | 4,092 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,252 |
| Basic Certificate | 390 |
| Graduate Certificate | 197 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 74 |
Earnings of Computer Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for computer science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for computer science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in computer science. About 70.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10,120 |
| Women | 4,244 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of computer science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,328 |
| Black or African American | 231 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 312 |
| White | 2,028 |
| International Students | 9,914 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 551 |
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:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,066 master's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at USC. About 31% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 543 master's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at UIUC. About 20% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 500 master's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at Columbia. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The computer science program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 436 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 332 master's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at Stanford. About 29% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 26,700 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 322 master's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at SUNY Stony Brook. About 23% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Missouri is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,836 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 317 people received their master's degree in computer science from UCM. Of these students, 52% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The computer science program at University of California - San Diego awarded 308 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maharishi International University. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 289 people received their master's degree in computer science from MIU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.
Stevens Institute of Technology is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 266 master's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at Stevens. Of these students, 21% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The computer science program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 259 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 253 people received their master's degree in computer science from NC State. Of these students, 27% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 250 people received their master's degree in computer science from MIT. Of these students, 40% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 247 master's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 30% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Dayton comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 237 people received their master's degree in computer science from UDayton. Of these students, 34% were women and 0% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The computer science program at Cornell University awarded 231 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Illinois Institute of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,052 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 213 master's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at Illinois Tech. Of these students, 27% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for computer science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Binghamton University. Roughly 18,100 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 209 master's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at Binghamton University. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Boston University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in computer science. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 188 master's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at Boston U. Of these students, 21% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in computer science. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 187 master's degrees were handed out to computer science majors at UChicago. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
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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.
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