Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Class Profile

Class Size

40

Average Age

20

Average Work Experience

1 Years

Diversity

Black or African American:

7%

Asian:

21%

Hispanic or Latino:

23%

White:

48%

Two or more races:

2%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$80,000 / year

Graduation Rate

82.2%

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

JPMorgan Chase

Goldman Sachs

Citigroup

Bank of America

Morgan Stanley

Apple

Facebook

Deutsche Bank

JP Morgan Chase

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$20,800 / year

Overall Cost

$31,800 / year

FAQs

• Is there a minimum GPA requirement?

  

  A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or comparable grade point average in upper-division work (junior- and senior-level courses) and in any graduate work already completed is required. Applicants admitted to the UT Computer Science graduate program usually have shown their skills in CS by achieving a better than average GPA in their CS courses. If your GPA does not meet the minimum requirement—or if you feel that your GPA is not a valid indicator of your ability— you may explain your concerns in your statement of purpose. [Permalink]

• Do I need a degree in Computer Science to be admitted to the department?

  

  While not required, a previous CS bachelor’s degree is strongly recommended since admission is very competitive. Successful applicants usually have an undergraduate degree in CS or a closely related area such as Electrical and Computer Engineering. Use of computers at work or some experience programming are not considered to be equivalent to a CS degree and courses. For students who do not possess a bachelor's degree in CS, the following UTCS undergraduate courses, or equivalent, are required as background for our graduate degrees. They are not prerequisites for admission, however, and can be satisfied after admission to the program, either through enrolling in the course or taking an exam to demonstrate your knowledge: Discrete Math for Computer Science (CS 311) Introduction to Programming (CS 312) Data Structures (CS 314) Algorithms and Complexity (CS 331) Computer Organization and Architecture (CS 429) Principles of Computer Systems (CS 439) Please see the undergraduate course descriptions for more information about the material covered in these courses. Syllabi for most courses are posted online by the professor and can be found with a quick web search. We do not advise prospective students on specific coursework to take outside of UT-Austin. For prospective students who are seeking to enhance their application by completing background courses prior to applying, we recommend enrolling in a similar course at your local university. Online coursework is generally not considered sufficient to clear the background requirements for our on-campus program but can be used to gain CS experience that would be considered when our committee reviews your application. You may include online courses you’ve taken on your CV. [Permalink]

• Am I eligible to apply?

  

  To be eligible for admission consideration, applicants must meet the Graduate School's minimum requirements. Bachelor's Degree The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution. For admission to the UT Computer Science graduate program, a previous CS degree is helpful but not required. Upper-division GPA of 3.0 or higher A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division work—junior- and senior-level courses—and in any graduate work already completed is required. Applicants admitted to the UT Computer Science graduate program usually have shown their skills in CS by achieving a better than average GPA in their CS courses. Official Test Scores (GRE, TOEFL/IELTS) GRE General Test scores (optional for Fall 2024)* There is no minimum GRE test score, however applicants admitted to the UT Computer Science graduate program usually have high quantitative GRE scores and a math background that includes study through some discrete math. TOEFL or IELTS score for international applicants** The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are: TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT) IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination *As a temporary accommodation in response to COVID-19, the GRE requirement will be waived for all applicants for the Fall 2024 semester. Students may continue to submit official GRE scores for consideration, but they will not be required to do so. GRE scores when provided, will continue to serve as just one of the many factors considered in our review of a student’s application. Please take into consideration that providing GRE scores can bolster your application if there are aspects of your application that you feel may be not as competitive as others. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us and we can better assist you. **International applicants who are from a qualifying country are exempt from this requirement. Additionally, applicants are exempt from the requirement if they possess a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or an institution in a qualifying country. The requirement is not waived for applicants who have earned a master’s—but not a bachelor’s—degree from a similar institution. [Permalink]

• When will the Fall application cycle open for the in-person program?

  

  The Fall application cycle will open for the in-person program on October 15. Please note: the CS Department only accepts Fall applications for our on-campus programs. We do not accept spring or summer applications. Our Master of Computer Science Online program, however, does accept spring applications. You can find more information about applying to the online program at https://www.cs.utexas.edu/graduate-program/masters-program/msonline. If you have questions regarding the online program, please email [email protected]. [Permalink]

• I made an error on my ApplyTexas application. What do I do?

  

  It's essential that students carefully read and complete their ApplyTexas applications with accurate information. Students should be sure to use a reliable contact email as they should expect to receive important updates, reminders, and notifications at the provided email address throughout the admissions process. Changes cannot be made to your ApplyTexas application after it has been submitted, but you may update your CS Department Supplement materials at any time. Students can submit updates to their contact information in MyStatus and via the required UTCS Supplemental application, but the UTCS graduate office is unable to make changes on behalf of students and is unable to assist with issues with the ApplyTexas application. Students who have made larger errors on their application or who have submitted applications to the wrong program may need to work with GIAC and/or ApplyTexas to delete the application and submit a new application for the correct program. Please be sure that you include the correct ApplyTexas application ID on your required UTCS Supplemental application. Our office is unable to assist with editing or deleting applications on Apply Texas and we cannot process refunds for application fees, but the appropriate contact at GIAC may be able to assist: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/contact. [Permalink]