Online Master’s in
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As today’s technology continues to evolve, skilled computer science professionals are needed across industries to solve complex computational challenges. Syracuse University’s top-ranked online Master of Science in Computer Science program prepares students to address these challenges by developing groundbreaking solutions in the forefront of the field.¹

Live online classes with HD video bring you face to face with your classmates and faculty each week, as do virtual immersion experiences featuring industry leaders.

Faculty with years of industry experience create and lead courses that equip students with the latest computer science skills they need to advance their career.

Our computer science curriculum is designed to prepare students to question, analyze, and create solutions for future technology challenges. To ensure students graduate prepared to drive new developments in the field, the curriculum focuses on emerging topics such as advanced programming, security and assurance, computer architecture, and artificial intelligence.

The curriculum consists of 30 total credits, including 12 credits of core courses and 18 credits of electives, nine of which are required technical electives.

Complete in as few as 15 months

No GRE required to apply

Four cohort start dates annually

This course explores the intersection of machine learning and computer security and offers an in-depth introduction to machine learning theory and methods. Students explore research problems in machine learning and its applications in security contexts. Topics include inductive learning, neural network approaches, computational learning theory, data mining, fraud detection, pattern recognition, and other contemporary applications.

“I realized that every time I got excited at work, it was because of something made possible by the software behind it. I knew I wanted to work on software teams and pursue a graduate degree in that field.”

Student Spotlight: Tess Thoresen

Class of 2019

Syracuse University is seeking students who are passionate about computer systems and determined to shape tomorrow’s technology. The most successful applicants to our computer science master’s online program typically have a strong background in computing disciplines, computer organization, and operating system design. Common backgrounds of our students include:

Syracuse University offers four start dates annually in January, April, July and October.

Upcoming Deadlines

There are a variety of resources available to you when exploring financial aid, including employer assistance, scholarships and student loan programs. 

Hear directly from faculty and current students about the online program in our online information sessions.

Computer science is the study of design, development, and analysis of computer software. It can be applied across nearly every industry to solve problems using the core principles of mathematics, engineering, and logic. Emerging applications of computer science include machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics.

Computer science degree programs typically require some level of prior knowledge in discrete mathematics, calculus, data structures, and computer programming.

Earning your master’s in computer science can increase your earning potential, expand your professional network, and help you better compete for leadership and management positions compared to computer science professionals who only hold a bachelor’s degree.

With a master’s in computer science, you can pursue jobs across a wide variety of industries in positions such as software developer, database administrator, computer systems analyst, information research scientist, and IT project manager, to name a few.

Graduates with degrees in computer science often earn higher-than-average salaries in a variety of fulfilling careers. For example, the average annual salary for a computer and information research scientist is $122,840.²

The annual mean salary for a computer and information research scientist in New York is $137,810.³

¹ U.S. News & World Report, 2021 Best Online Graduate Information Technology Programs (Retrieved February 2021)arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
² Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Research Scientists (Retrieved February 2021)arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
³ Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics: Computer and Information Research Scientists (Retrieved February 2021)arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference