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Master of Science in Computer Science

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Why Study Computer Science?

The Master's in Computer Science program prepares students to develop the digital tools of the future, from AI to advanced computer graphics. UMBC's faculty are at the forefront of efforts to design new AI algorithms, enhance computer graphics, improve computer security and more. Learn from the experts, and even conduct your own research project.

UMBC’s electrical and computer engineering faculty are at the forefront of efforts to design new AI algorithms, enhance computer graphics, improve computer security and more. Learn from the experts, and even conduct your own research project.

At a Glance

Master of Science in Computer Science

Terms of Admission:
Fall, Spring

Campus Locations:
Catonsville

Schedule:
Full-time, Part-time

Department:
Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

College:
College of Engineering and Information Technology

Program Designations:
STEM Designation Eligible
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What Are My Career Options Studying Computer Science?

Computer Science

Based on real UMBC graduates*

699 Graduates
$102,586 Median Salary
Data shown for graduates 2011–2026.

Top Job Titles

  • SOFTWARE ENGINEER
    218
    Graduates
    $105k
    Median Salary
  • SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
    46
    Graduates
    $103k
    Median Salary
  • SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
    31
    Graduates
    $101k
    Median Salary
  • DATA ENGINEER
    27
    Graduates
    $122k
    Median Salary
  • GRADUATE ASSISTANT
    19
    Graduates
    $30k
    Median Salary
  • DATA ANALYST
    14
    Graduates
    $79k
    Median Salary
  • GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
    12
    Graduates
    $23k
    Median Salary
  • FULL STACK DEVELOPER
    12
    Graduates
    $85k
    Median Salary
  • DATA SCIENTIST
    11
    Graduates
    $104k
    Median Salary
  • SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
    8
    Graduates
    $124k
    Median Salary

Salary Distribution

Top Employers

  1. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY 54
  2. AMAZON 41
  3. AMAZON WEB SERVICES AWS 23
  4. MICROSOFT 21
  5. WALMART GLOBAL TECH 11
  6. SALESFORCE 10
  7. ORACLE 9
  8. PAYPAL 8
  9. META 8
  10. GOOGLE 8

Top Industries

Job Categories

Top Locations

  1. HALETHORPE, MARYLAND 56
  2. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 49
  3. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 41
  4. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 40
  5. NEW YORK, NEW YORK 20

* Outcomes reflect graduates Steppingblocks could match to public career data, so totals may not represent every graduate in the program. Salary figures are based only on graduates with salary data available.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

2025–2026 Graduate Cost Calculator Graduate Assistantships Fellowships Funding Your Education

Ready to Apply?

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Review Master of Science in Computer Science Requirements

GRE General Test required with the option to waive.

Strong background in computer science and mathematics courses; see Graduate Catalog for detailed list of required background courses; Ph.D. applicants strongly recommended to have M.S. degree in computer science

Please note: the GRE is waived for all applications for the Fall 2026 semester.

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Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

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Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall 2026 Application Deadlines are extended to August 1, 2026 for this program

Fall Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply (For Financial Consideration) by January 20
Apply by June 1

International Students:
Apply by January 20

Spring Semester

Domestic Students:
Apply (For Financial Consideration) by June 1
Apply by November 1

International Students:
Apply by June 1

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Contact Information

Computer Science Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-3000

Program Director

Dr. Cynthia Matuszek
cmat@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Keara Fliggins
410-455-3000
fliggins@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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