University of Central Oklahoma

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Quantitative bachelor’s foundation; consult Jackson College deadlines and any standardized test guidance for the cycle.

About This Program

UCO combines affordable in-state tuition with research infrastructure narratives; validate net price and graduate assistantships with the department before budgeting.

Career Outcomes

Jackson College of Graduate Studies MSCS housed in mathematics and computer science with access to Buddy supercomputer resources per departmental materials.

• 1. Software Engineer
• 2. Oklahoma City metro defense and aerospace contractors
• 3. Energy-sector analytics
• 4. PhD preparation

What You'll Learn

• Graduate algorithms, systems, and software engineering maturity.
• Opportunities for HPC-backed project work when permitted.
• Communication skills for cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

Curriculum Highlights

UCO’s MS in Computer Science pairs core graduate CS coursework with electives spanning AI-relevant topics; confirm thesis or project expectations and Buddy HPC lab access policies in the Jackson College degree sheet.

Top Employers

Aerospace, logistics, finance, and public-sector employers across central Oklahoma.

Admissions

Quantitative bachelor’s foundation; consult Jackson College deadlines and any standardized test guidance for the cycle.

Application Materials

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

Academic Requirements

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