Program Overview
Tufts University attracts students who are inquisitive, futuristic thinkers interested in developing innovative solutions for today’s digital challenges.
The Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program is delivered 100 percent online and designed for students who aspire to:
- Develop the skills to secure a new job.
- Advance within their current organization.
- Increase their earning potential.
- Pursue future research projects.
Key Dates & Deadlines
$85 application waiver available.
Big Data = Big Opportunity
Careers among computer scientists and in mathematical science occupations are expected to grow 21 percent by 2031, with a six-figure median salary.2 You don’t need a Master of Science in Computer Science to recognize that kind of opportunity, but you likely need one to fully capitalize on it.
Careers for online MSCS
graduates may include:
- Software Developer
- Test/Quality Assurance Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Information Security Manager
- Solutions Architect
School of Engineering alumni
have gone on to positions at:
- Axon Enterprise
- Microsoft
- Raytheon Technologies
- Amazon
- Wayfair
1 GRE scores are no longer required for candidates with an undergraduate degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution. GRE scores are required for applicants who don’t have a degree from a U.S. institution.
2 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022.