Details: Computer Science, Master's

Computer Science

Program type: Master's

A Master of Science (MS) in computer science from Wichita State will prepare you for a high-paying, high-demand career — as well as for success in a future doctorate program. You'll have access to some of the best research facilities in the country and the chance to work and research with faculty and industry professionals on campus and throughout Kansas' largest city.

Learn how computer science is the right fit for you.

Degree
MS
Credit Hours
30
Graduate students work on laptops at a long classroom table, two of them talking over one screen.

  • Making your graduate education affordable

    In addition to scholarships and financial aid, more than 30 percent of full-time graduate students hold assistantships or departmental fellowships amounting to more than $4 million each year.

  • Admission to the program

    The program is open to bachelor's degree holders in computer science, computer engineering or a related area.

    For consideration, you must have a minimum 3.00 GPA (or equivalent score from another country) in your bachelor's degree.

    For additional admission details, click on the link below.

Computer science major Zane Storlie developed a curriculum teaching Scratch, an entry-level coding program, to elementary school students.

Inside the Program

Students teach entry-level coding to next generation

Computer science major Zane Storlie developed a three-unit curriculum teaching Scratch, an entry-level coding program, to elementary school students.

Zane taught Scratch to fellow students, and together they're doing their part to fill the coder pipeline in the Wichita area.

  • Curriculum

    The program combines study of the traditional areas of computer science and modern research trends. Courses are taught by nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are active researchers in the fields they teach.

    The program consists of at least 30 credit hours and offers three graduating options: thesis, project or coursework.

  • Careers

    Whether you’re pursuing a promotion or preparing for a Ph.D., WSU’s vast industry connections, research opportunities and unmatched facilities create an environment for our engineering students to gain the expertise that leads to dream careers.

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