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

Start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your background

100% online

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

Tuition & Financing

Flexible payment options and transparent pricing

With “pay-as-you-go” tuition, you only need to pay for the courses you’re taking in the next 8-week session when you enroll. This allows for greater budgeting flexibility. Tuition is $525 per credit hour and $15,750 for the full 30-credit master’s degree.

$15,750 USD tuition total

With a significantly lower cost than comparable programs, you can pursue a high-quality education at a more affordable price.

Pay-as-you-go tuition

This flexible payment model means you only pay for the courses in your next session.

Go at your own pace

Start during any enrollment window and take breaks when you need to with no penalties.

Transparent pricing

No additional student fees. Your CU tuition includes access to CU courses, required CU system access, exam proctoring costs, dedicated course support, and online career resources.

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.

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