MasterOn-CampusFull-Time

Kent State University

MS in Computer Science

Kent, Ohio2 years$36K total tuition
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Est. Salary$133,080 — actual offers vary.
Job Growth+25%
Top RoleSoftware Engineer
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
2 years
Est. Tuition
$36K total
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Not Required
Concentrations
Data Science, Cybersecurity

Typical admitted student: Undergraduate CS or related preparation expected; verify GPA and prerequisite equivalencies through graduate admissions.

About This Program

Kent Campus MSCS balances foundational graduate CS depth with concentrations touching modern analytics pipelines relevant to AI-driven employers.

Career Outcomes

MSCS emphasizing research-informed coursework spanning software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity according to departmental catalog framing.

  • 1. Software Engineer
  • 2. Cybersecurity analyst
  • 3. Data-focused engineer
  • 4. Northeast Ohio enterprise IT
  • 5. Further graduate study

What You'll Learn

  • Graduate-level CS breadth tailored via advising.
  • Exposure to secure development practices intersecting ML deployments.
  • Communication norms expected for technical stakeholders.

Curriculum Highlights

Graduate coursework portfolio assembled within departmental guidelines—students frequently emphasize analytics and secure systems alongside classical CS graduate seminars.

Top Employers

Regional insurance technology, healthcare IT, automotive suppliers—confirm recruiting partnerships via Kent CS advising.

Admissions

Undergraduate CS or related preparation expected; verify GPA and prerequisite equivalencies through graduate admissions.

Application Materials

  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: Required
  • Resume: Required
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
  • English proficiency for international applicants

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