Earn your master’s in computer science 100 percent online from Tulane University.

Customize your course of study to your interests with Tulane’s online Master of Science in Computer Science.

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100% Online

16-36 Months to Complete*

*Varies based on class availability and credit hours taken per semester

6 Focus Areas to Choose From

No GRE Required

$1,930 Per Credit Hour**

**Based on 2022-2023 tuition rate. Tuition and fees subject to change each year as approved by Tulane University

Online Master of Science in Computer Science Program Overview

At Tulane, our flexible online Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program can help you reach your goals without relocating. Through hands-on classes, projects, and assignments, you’ll build the in-demand skills you need for a field expected to grow 14.8 percent over the next 10 years, with a median salary of $114,600 for jobs requiring master’s.*

With six focus areas to choose from, the online MSCS program emphasizes advanced technology in practice. From analyzing GPS trajectories through computational geometry to identifying disease therapies with machine learning, our program highlights the application of computer science tools. The best part? With the option to customize your electives, you can personalize your course of study to the technologies that matter to you.

We’re looking for the next generation of curious computer scientists. Ready to join us?

*Lightcast, 2022

What sets Tulane’s online computer science master’s degree apart?

Global Network

At Tulane, whether you learn online or on campus, you join a network of over 160,000 alumni around the world.

Faculty Expertise

From cyber security to computational biology, our faculty conduct internationally-renowned research that is both interdisciplinary and actionable.

Flexibility

With the option to complete your degree at a full- or part-time pace, you can find the course cadence that fits your lifestyle.

Customization

At Tulane, you have the freedom to personalize your MSCS studies and tailor your electives to one of six focus areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

When you earn your Master of Science in Computer Science online from Tulane University’s School of Science and Engineering, you complete your degree 100 percent online, at your own pace. Whether you pursue a part-time or full-time course schedule, you take classes that pair interactive online lessons with asynchronous, or independent, course assignments. Your virtual classroom is your space to connect with your professors, ask questions, get to know your peers, and dive deeper into course material.

While you can learn from anywhere in the world, you have the full support of our Tulane computer science faculty, enrollment team, and advisors. Wherever your virtual classroom takes you, you’re considered a part of the Tulane community from day one in the online MSCS program.

At Tulane University, you can apply to the online Master of Science in Computer Science program if you have:

  • A STEM-focused bachelor’s degree.
  • Familiarity with basic programming and computer science principles.

GRE scores are not required to apply. For a full list of eligibility and admission requirements, contact an enrollment advisor.

Yes. The demand for computer science professionals with an advanced skill set is strong and growing. According to Lightcast (2022), the computer science profession will grow an average of 14.8 percent* over the next 10 years, and there were over 620,000 computer science job openings as of June 2022. When you factor in that a master’s degree is typically needed to work as a computer research scientist (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022), now is a good time to level up by earning your MS in Computer Science online from Tulane.

No, a bachelor’s degree in computer science (CS) is not a prerequisite for admission. Our online MS in Computer Science program is open to STEM professionals without a CS undergraduate degree. You should have a solid foundation in programming and computer science principles before applying to Tulane’s online MSCS. For further information, contact our enrollment team today.

Go further in the field with a master’s degree built around your interests. Meet your Tulane enrollment advisor today to learn more.