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Computer Science, MS

Develop software. Dive into systems, networking, AI, and distributed programming. Explore algorithms and computer theory. As a graduate student in computer science at USF, you'll learn what you need to succeed as a software engineer or software developer.

Apply Now for 2025

The Fall 2025 application is now open. 

The priority application date is January 15.

Graduate Equipped for Tech Success

$140,660

Mean annual salary for computer science graduates in the San Francisco Bay Area

85%

Alumni employed within six months of graduation

What Makes Computer Science Different at USF?

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A Career in Artificial Intelligence with Computer Science

Master’s degrees launch AI professionals to new heights in their careers. Employees with AI-related master’s degrees are in high demand across a range of industries, and the salaries they’ll earn are higher than those of their counterparts who hold only undergraduate degrees. Explore career paths, skillsets, and outcomes for AI professionals.

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Our CS students learn to code with humanity in mind. They not only build amazing things, but they understand what fundamental problems need fixing, who are those most vulnerable, and how we might make things better through tech.”

Christopher BrooksProfessor

Cross a Bridge to Your Computer Science Future

You don’t need a background in computer science to earn a master’s in computer science. Join USF’s three-year bridge program. Once you complete your first year, you’ll continue in the standard MSCS curriculum.

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Computer Science, MS

Lisa Mayorga, Program Director
Harney Science Center 402
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117-1081
Hours

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8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

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