Computer Sciences: Professional Program MS

Master of Science in Computer Sciences

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Is this program right for you?

The UW–Madison Professional Master’s Program in Computer Sciences fills a growing market demand. It is perfect if you are a working professional who wants to further your education, obtain up-to-date information in the fast-moving IT field, and immediately apply what you learn to your job.

The program is designed such that two courses per semester constitutes a manageable workload for a working professional who attends PMP part-time
Take as many courses as you can handle each semester from a range of offerings to gain the knowledge and skills most relevant to your career goals
Our students have interned at big tech companies and a number of tech startups, and many of them received job offers prior to completing their degree

Education that works for you

Develop knowledge for the fast-moving IT field, apply expertise on the job, and gain essential skills for career advancement.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Computer Sciences

Commitment

1-2 years

Tuition

Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1503.40 per credit

Format

Face-to-face

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall term

Offered by

College of Letters & Science

STEM opt eligible

Yes

Supports F-1 Visa

Yes

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Application deadlines

Fall 2026

Deadline: February 15, 2026

Fall 2027

Deadline: February 15, 2027

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Results that work for you

Computer Sciences: Professional Program MS

$96,300

Estimated market salary in 2021

Job titles

Software engineers
Systems engineers
Data engineers
Principal software engineers
DevOps engineers
Software development engineers
Software developers
Solutions architects
Full stack software engineers
Principal systems engineers

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Top industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Manufacturing
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Finance and insurance
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22%

Projected job growth from 2020-2030. Sources: Lightcast™ 2022 and alumni data.

17th

UW–Madison graduate computer sciences programs ranked 17th for Best Graduate Computer Sciences Programs.

U.S. News & World Report

What you’ll learn

Stay at the forefront of technology with the Computer Sciences: Professional Program MS. Build your skills in database management, human-computer interaction, and cutting-edge areas like machine learning and artificial intelligence, all through hands-on projects and coursework.

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