


Offered by Ball State University
12 courses, two tracks: 30 and 36 credits, 6-9 hours per week per course
$489 per credit, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course
Degree admission is entirely performance-based
Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers
The Master of Science in Computer Science is a practical, hands-on program designed to prepare you for immediate impact in high-demand roles such as software developer, cybersecurity analyst, data analyst, and AI specialist. This degree positions you for success in a high-growth field; according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for software developers in the U.S. was $132,930 in 2022. To position you as a competitive candidate for these roles, the curriculum builds expertise in the following key areas:
Programming and data structures
Cybersecurity and software design
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Full stack development and cloud computing
Database systems and data management
Data analytics and visualization
Don’t miss your chance to join the intake!