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Master of Science in Computer Science

Learn more about the MSCS at our September 26 webinar. Register now!

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Master of Science in Computer Science

Clemson University

Accredited Master’s Degree

Offered by Clemson University, a Carnegie R1 public research institution

$20,280 USD Tuition

Plus a flat fee of $103 per semester. Flexible payment options are available

Complete in 20-36 Months

Complete 10 three-credit courses full- or part-time

100% online

Lecture videos, live office hours, collaborative projects, and connection with instructors and peers

Tuition & financing

Make your career goals more affordable with flexible online learning

Tuition is $676 for each credit hour of the full 30-credit master’s degree, or $20,280. There is also an additional program fee of $103 per semester in addition to tuition fees.

This program is affordably priced to accommodate the lives and commitments of working adult professionals. 

You won’t be billed upfront for the whole degree. Instead, with pay-as-you-go tuition, you only need to pay for the courses you take in each session.

Financial Consideration: Enrolling in two or more academic programs may change the anticipated cost of attendance. In general, if there is a cost differential, tuition will be charged at the higher rate. If you are planning to earn dual degrees, please consult the tuition calculator and/or contact Graduate Admissions to learn more. Please note, all final tuition rates and annual increases are subject to change, so these figures are solely for estimating purposes.

10 courses, 30 credit hours for the full degree
Complete the program in 20-36 months.
Pay-as-you-go tuition
This flexible payment model means you only pay for the courses in your current session.
Recorded lectures and live office hours
Get 1:1 academic support online from the same tenure-track faculty and staff teaching on-campus.
Improve your earning potential
$123,542 is the average annual salary of a U.S. computer scientist (Glassdoor, Jan 2024)

Admissions information

Enrollment for Spring 2025 is open! Enroll now and secure your spot!

This innovative program offers two pathways to admission, Performance Based Admission (PBA) and Traditional Application, allowing you to choose the approach that best suits your background and goals. The deadlines for the two pathways differ:

  • Traditional Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
  • Performance Based Admission Enrollment Deadline: January 8, 2025
  • Spring semester classes begin: January 10, 2025

Upcoming webinar

Join the Clemson team on September 26 at 12 PM ET for an exclusive live webinar: An Inside Look at Clemson's MSCS Enrollment and Courses, where faculty will share their unique insights into the online Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program. Register now!

Admissions information

Enrollment for Spring 2025 is open! Enroll now and secure your spot!

This innovative program offers two pathways to admission, Performance Based Admission (PBA) and Traditional Application, allowing you to choose the approach that best suits your background and goals. The deadlines for the two pathways differ:

  • Traditional Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
  • Performance Based Admission Enrollment Deadline: January 8, 2025
  • Spring semester classes begin: January 10, 2025

Upcoming webinar

Join the Clemson team on September 26 at 12 PM ET for an exclusive live webinar: An Inside Look at Clemson's MSCS Enrollment and Courses, where faculty will share their unique insights into the online Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program. Register now!