About this course:
Whether you want to build a financially rewarding career, kindle your entrepreneurial spirit through a startup, or simply want to make the world a better place to live and work, a master?s degree in computer science is a definite path.
A master?s degree in computer science commands an average salary of $80,400, whereas the same for bachelor?s degree is $62,2000. Forbes ranks a master?s degree in computer science as the second best masters degree for well paying jobs and pegs mid-career median pay at $109,000.
Marshall University Master of Science in Computer Science (MS in CS) degree prepares you for high tech careers in software industry. The program also prepares students to subsequently pursue doctoral degree in Computer Science. Our curriculum reflects the state of the art with special focus on big data management and applications, high performance computing, machine learning, cloud and mobile computing, cybersecurity and software engineering. Our students participate in internship programs with various organizations within and outside the state. Almost all our students find jobs after graduation.