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“I have a better understanding of the path I need to take in order to do something in this field,” said Matthew Nichols.
With a master’s in Computer Science, you’ll have the advanced computer science knowledge to tackle a wide range of computer science challenges or continue your education to pursue a career in applied research or academia.
The two-track program allows you to choose between a thesis-based track and a non-thesis-based track, giving you the opportunity to tailor your education to your specific professional objectives.
By choosing to earn your master’s in Computer Science from the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University, you’ll be joining a school experiencing unprecedented growth in a city that’s become a hub for talent and opportunity within the computer and cyber sciences industry.
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Students in Augusta University’s Master of Science with a major in Computer Science program will complete 30 credit hours on either a full-time or part-time basis. The non-thesis option requires 15 hours of core classes and 15 hours of electives, while the thesis option adds nine credit hours of thesis research and six credit hours of electives.
The degree must be completed within five consecutive years.
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About the Graduate SchoolExperience-based Education
Because the home of Augusta University’s School of Computer and Cyber Sciences is the Georgia Cyber Center, the 332,000-square-foot facility that’s also home to a variety of public and private cybersecurity and computer science ventures, students have the opportunity to interact with researchers and industry professionals in the same facility they attend class.
The Georgia Cyber Center includes incubator/accelerator space for entrepreneurial cyber security companies, research labs, a 340-seat auditorium for public and private events and one of the nation’s few state-owned cyber ranges.
The city of Augusta is home to several high profile cyber organizations, providing excellent networking and professional development opportunities.
The two-track degree allows students to pursue the professional futures that excite them.
Graduate Assistantships may be available to selected full-time students based on research and teaching needs.
Since its establishment in 2017, the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences has doubled its enrollment, tripled the size of its faculty and added new academic degrees.
The School of Computer and Cyber Sciences is located at the Georgia Cyber Center, providing students access to research labs, a cyber range and a host of research opportunities.
Your Future
According the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for computer and information research scientists is projected to rise much faster than average through 2031. In 2021, the median pay for a computer and information research scientist was $131,490 per year.
GPA: Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the Baccalaureate level calculated on all undergraduate work.
Degree Requirement: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Unofficial transcripts from US colleges and universities can be used in the admissions review process in lieu of official transcripts for this program.
Standardized Test Requirements: None are required for this program.
Letters of Recommendation: Recommendations from three individuals must be submitted through the application portal.
Resume: Applicants must submit a resume or curriculum vitae within the application portal.
International Students: Please review the verification process for international transcripts and the english proficiency requirement.
$2,821*
Estimated total
Full-time / In-State / Per Semester
$236
Tuition Per Hour
$675
Mandatory Fees
*Tuition & Fees listed here are for in-state students enrolling in the university for Fall 2024 semester.
Detailed Program Tuition InformationEarly submission of all application materials is strongly advised.
All required application materials and documents must be received in order for an application to be considered complete and before an admission decision can be made. The program does not accept applications after the published application deadline, however the program will continue to accept application materials up to 2 weeks after the application deadline.
Learning Like No Other
The interactive nature of the program allows you to work directly with the school’s internationally recognized faculty.
With the program located at the state-of-the-art Georgia Cyber Center, you’re not only learning in a world-class facility, you’re learning side-by-side with those already making a difference in the industry.
The objective-based focus of the degree allows you to choose the path that’s right for you, whether it’s directly entering the workforce or continuing your education to pursue a career in applied research.
“I have a better understanding of the path I need to take in order to do something in this field,” said Matthew Nichols.
“Our enrollment for next fall looks to be higher than we had in the fall, and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. That to me, is exciting."
More than 1,250 graduates were celebrated during Augusta University's 2024 commencement ceremonies.
“Augusta University is uniquely equipped to cultivate the next generation of data scientists," said Alexander Schwarzmann, PhD, dean of SCCS.