Computer Science Bridge, MS

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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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.

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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.

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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 2.5 years. Qualify by your interview performance, academic performance, 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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My computer science degree from USF enables me to quickly learn and adapt to this constantly moving industry. Both theoretical classes and hands-on experience at USF were invaluable for understanding the daily challenges in my job and bringing new ideas to the field.”

JEAN BOVET Senior Software Engineer, Salesforce

Dive into Computer Science

In addition to the Computer Science Bridge, we offer a general Computer Science, MS for graduate students and a Computer Science, BS for undergraduates.

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