Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Colorado Boulder

Fully accredited online program

Graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder

$15,750 USD total tuition

Flexible payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Finish in 24 months

Complete 30 courses (30 credit hours) full or part time

100% online learning

Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers

Careers

Get ready for high-level career opportunities

Advance your career with courses aligned to industry best practices. Learn how to combine theory and technical experience from instructors connected to multinational companies, small businesses, laboratory centers, and applied research projects.

The MS-CS on Coursera emphasizes job-relevant subjects and applications with coursework reflecting fast-changing developments in the computer science field. You will graduate with practical, up-to-date knowledge essential for success, including an advanced understanding of modern computer science topics like algorithms, AI/machine learning, systems, ethics, and computing.

Qualify for jobs at top companies

US-based graduates from the CU Boulder MS-CS on campus work for giants like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Adobe, Lockheed-Martin, IBM, Salesforce, and Accenture, as well as start-up companies of all sizes. Popular sectors include information technology, aerospace, finance, manufacturing, consulting, and government laboratories.

Be a candidate for new developer roles

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the number of software development jobs to grow by 25 percent from 2021 to 2031. Web developer ranks as the No. 11 job in the U.S. by the BLS.

Increase your earnings potential

With a median annual salary of $132,930 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022), your future income can be significantly higher than the U.S. average.

Pursue promising research work

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of computer and information research scientists to grow 21 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Admissions Information

Contact the CU Boulder MS-CS team at cuboulder-mscs@coursera.org if you have any questions.

Important Dates

Enrollment Open: January 2 - February 21, 2025.

For-credit Course Access: January 13 - March 7, 2025.

Watch the most recent webinar recording: MS-CS: Program Overview.

Enrollment for Spring 1 session opens on January 2, 2025

Spring 1 enrollment closes on February 21, 2025.

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