In response to continued growth in the tech sector, the College of Technology is now offering a STEM-designated master’s degree in Computer Science. STEM-designated programs are among those that fall under the science, technology, engineering and math categories approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Degrees equip students for a variety of careers, including data manager, software engineer, information systems manager, computer researcher and others.
Courses are offered in an online format, as well as hybrid online and face-to-face formats. There’s a specialized track for students who have a bachelor’s degree that isn’t in computer science but are interested in changing career paths.
“By encouraging a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and ethical responsibility, the M.S. in Computer Science program prepares students to become visionary leaders capable of driving impactful change in the digital world,” says N.V. Raman, chair, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that jobs for computer scientists will expand 26% over the next 10 years and command an average yearly salary of $145,080.