University of North Texas

How this program compares

Benchmark this program against our national recognition pages and use the key guides below to evaluate ROI, admissions difficulty, and outcomes.

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Minimum GPA expectations, GRE policy, mathematics prerequisites (calculus, discrete math, statistics depth), and leveling rules documented in the catalog preview; international applicants meet graduate English proficiency standards.

About This Program

Distinct public MSCS at UNT from the separately cataloged MS in Artificial Intelligence (different program code); applicants should confirm which diploma title matches career branding and STEM CIP reporting.

Career Outcomes

Separate from UNT’s interdisciplinary MS in Artificial Intelligence catalog entry—this MSCS follows the Computer Science, MS program requirements published in the graduate catalog.

• 1. Software Engineer
• 2. Dallas–Fort Worth technology employers
• 3. Cybersecurity and systems roles drawing on NSA CAE-adjacent research clusters
• 4. Further graduate study after thesis

What You'll Learn

• Complete MSCS core and elective expectations per the catalog MS plan.
• Use leveling courses when admitted provisionally without sufficient CS background.
• Pursue thesis research or coursework completion per published credit rules.

Curriculum Highlights

The University of North Texas catalog’s Computer Science MS entry outlines thesis and non-thesis pathways around 30–33 credits, leveling expectations for students with gaps in CS or mathematics preparation, and department research themes spanning algorithms, AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering. Compare this plan explicitly to the MS with a major in artificial intelligence if you want bridge-to-AI sequencing versus a traditional MSCS transcript label.

Top Employers

DFW metro technology employers and regional engineering offices—verify recruiting via UNT career outcome disclosures.

Admissions

Minimum GPA expectations, GRE policy, mathematics prerequisites (calculus, discrete math, statistics depth), and leveling rules documented in the catalog preview; international applicants meet graduate English proficiency standards.

Application Materials

• Statement of purpose: Required (typical)
• Letters of recommendation: Confirm count with department
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's
• GRE: Verify current cycle
• English proficiency: Per Toulouse Graduate School