QS Rank:
164
Texas A&M University, College Station
Texas
,United States
Program Rank
135
Program Name
Master of Science in Computer Science
Deadline
January 15th, 2025
Overview
View Official pageComputer technology has had a major impact on the modern world. Things that are commonplace today, like the internet, smartphones, and cybersecurity systems, would not have been possible without computers. A Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) from Texas A&M University, College Station can help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this field. The MSCS program at Texas A&M University, College Station is designed to give you the knowledge and experience you need to demonstrate domain expertise and the ability to either continue educational training at the doctoral level or immediately work in the key economic sectors, such as government, business, industry, health care, and education. The program is distinguished by its forward-thinking curriculum, which includes credits, courses, and a research thesis requirement. It also involves physical resources for comprehensive learning like labs/equipment and the diversity of the program faculty. The subjects you will study in the MSCS program will vary depending on your specialization, but some of the common courses include: * Basic Programming Laboratory * Programming Languages * Theory of Computation * Design and Analysis of Algorithms * Mathematical Logic * Discrete Mathematics * Distributed Systems * Computer Systems Verification * Complexity Theory * Operations Research * Data Mining and Machine Learning * Cryptography and Computer Security * Probability and Statistics After completing the MSCS program, you will have a number of career options available to you. You could work as a software engineer, a systems analyst, a database administrator, a network engineer, or a cybersecurity specialist. You could also pursue a doctoral degree in computer science or a related field. No matter what you choose to do with your degree, you will be well-prepared for a successful career in the field of computer science.
Total Tuition Fees
$38,000
Duration
18 Months
Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#67
US World and News Report
#181
The World University Rankings
#164
QS World University Rankings
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile
Class Size
20
Average Age
26
Average Work Experience
2 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
$1,10,000 / year
Graduation Rate
82%
Job Placement
98%
Prospective Job Roles
Software Engineer
Software Architect
Computer Science
IT Support Technician
Computer Science Researcher
Political Analyst
Computer Science Engineer
Computer Science Teacher
Computer Science Instructor
Computer Programmer
Computer Vision Engineer
Computer Engineer
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer Scientist
Top recruiters
Eligibility Criteria
At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
At least 16 years of bachelor degree.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
6
TOEFL
80
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.
Application Fee: 148
Transcript
Passport
Statement of Purpose
IELTS
Academic LOR
Resume
Professional LOR
Academic LOR
Class 12 Marksheets
Class 10 Marksheets
Application Deadlines
Standard Deadline | |
---|---|
Fall | Jan 15, 2025 |
Spring | Sep 1, 2024 |
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$19,000 / year
Overall Cost
$35,000 / year
Funding Options
Department Funding
Scholarships
Texas A&M University Engineering Scholarship
Texas A&M University Foundation Scholarship
Texas A&M University College Station Scholarship
FAQs
The application must include a CV or resume of at least one page describing your academic and professional experience relevant to graduate school. If you do not hold an undergraduate degree in computer science or computer engineering, your CV or resume should make clear that you have acquired adequate preparation in these topics through work experience, training or non-traditional education. If you are applying for an Master of Science. or Ph.D., your CV or resume should describe any relevant research experience and publications.
The Master of Science degree typically takes two to three years of full-time study to complete. The Ph.D. degree typically takes five to six years after the Bachelor of Science or three to five years after the Master of Science. There is a large amount of variation from student to student. International students must use the times specified by International Student Services office (e.g. three years for an Master of Science) when computing required financial resources.
You apply for graduate studies at Texas A&M using the standard procedure - there is no special process for transfers. The university may grant transfer credit for some of the graduate courses you took at the other university. Texas A&M adheres to the Council of Graduate Schools Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees and Assistants. As part of this agreement, we will require that you submit a letter from an official from your current program stating that they have no objection to you moving to Texas A&M.
Electronic submission of all application materials is required in EngineeringCAS. For information on transcripts, please see the application: transcripts.
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