Computer Science, MS

Develop software. Dive into systems, networking, AI, and distributed programming. Explore algorithms and computer theory. As a graduate student in computer science at USF, you'll learn what you need to succeed as a software engineer or software developer.

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Learn from Computer Science Leaders in the World's Tech Hub

Study with CS industry professionals and intern with tech innovators. Our master's in computer science program allows you to build your skill set and your network in the epicenter of technology.

Get Real-World Experience

Intern at a local tech company. Join a team on a discovery mission — also known as a faculty research project.

Projects & Curriculum

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Study at the Source

Learn from working experts in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley, home to the highest concentration of tech companies in the world.

Alumni & Careers

Learn More in Small Classes

Join your cohort and take your core classes together. Our small classes give you more support and let you get to work.

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Take a STEM Extension

If you’re an international student, you may be eligible to work for 36 months in the U.S. after you complete the MSCS program via the OPT program and STEM extension.

Application Requirements

Accelerate Your Path

If qualified, you can complete the program in 1.5 years. Qualify by your interview performance, academic performance after the first semester of the program, and a character recommendation from faculty.

Program Overview

Graduate Equipped for Tech Success

$140,660

Mean annual salary for computer science graduates in the San Francisco Bay Area

85%

Alumni employed within six months of graduation

What Makes Computer Science Different at USF?

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A Career in Artificial Intelligence with Computer Science

Master’s degrees launch AI professionals to new heights in their careers. Employees with AI-related master’s degrees are in high demand across a range of industries, and the salaries they’ll earn are higher than those of their counterparts who hold only undergraduate degrees. Explore career paths, skillsets, and outcomes for AI professionals.

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Our CS students learn to code with humanity in mind. They not only build amazing things, but they understand what fundamental problems need fixing, who are those most vulnerable, and how we might make things better through tech.”

Christopher BrooksProfessor

Cross a Bridge to Your Computer Science Future

You don’t need a background in computer science to earn a master’s in computer science. Join USF’s three-year bridge program. Once you complete your first year, you’ll continue in the standard MSCS curriculum.

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