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Master of Science in Computer Science

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Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Colorado Boulder

Accredited degree

Offered by the University of Colorado Boulder

Finish in 24 months

30 courses total (30 credit hours) full or part-time

$15,750 USD total cost

Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Performance-based admissions

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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.

Enrollment for the Summer 2 2025 session is open!

  • Classes start: June 30 (9 a.m. MT)
  • Enrollment closes: July 18 (5 p.m. MT)
  • Classes end: August 1 (11:59 p.m. MT)

Upcoming events

  • July 10: Be Boulder: Earning an Online Degree with University of Colorado Boulder - Register here
  • August 21: Overview of CU Boulder's MS in Computer Science Program - Register here

Additional resources

Questions? Contact the CU Boulder MS-CS team at cuboulder-mscs@coursera.org.

Summer 2 2025 deadline: July 18

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