Best In-Person Master’s in Computer Science for 2024

Marshall University does not require applicants to submit a GRE score to qualify for admission to its in-person master’s degree program in computer science, but scores are accepted. For international students, Marshall requires a minimum score of either an 80 on TOEFL, a 6.5 on IELTS, or a 105 on Duolingo. The median base salary, four months post-graduation, is around $99,700. The deadline to apply is August 1.

The in-person computer science graduate program at Colorado State University requires a minimum 580 TOEFL score for international applicants. GRE scores are optional for domestic applicants, but no minimum score is needed to apply. The school also asks for three letters of recommendation. The deadline to apply is January 1.

For Vanderbilt University’s in-person computer science master’s degree program, there are no standardized testing requirements for applicants. For international students, TOEFL scores are required unless the applicant has earned their B.S. from the school or lives in a country where English is the official language. Out-of-state tuition for the 2023-24 academic year is $34,215.

University of Washington at Bothell’s in-person master’s degree in computer science program does not require GRE or GMAT scores; if submitted, they will be reviewed. The median base salary four months after graduation is around $113,000 annually. The school prefers to see two or three letters of recommendation. The deadline to apply is May 1.

Lewis University’s in-person computer science master’s degree program requires no standardized test scores, but TOEFL scores are needed for international students. The school requires two letters of recommendation. The annual out-of-state tuition costs $27,885 ($845 per credit hour). Admissions are rolling.

Prospective students who are non-native English speakers applying to the Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s in-person master’s degree in computer science program are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (DET) scores. Applicants will need to submit three letters of recommendation. It’s worth noting that GRE or GMAT scores are not mandatory, but you can still submit them. The median annual salary four months post-graduation is around $97,750. Applicants should target July 1 to be processed in time for fall.

Baylor University requires applicants to submit a GRE score to qualify for admission to its in-person master’s degree program in computer science. However, the school does not ask for Computer Science Subject Test scores. The annual out-of-state tuition is around $50,270. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 matriculation is February 15.

At DePaul University, letters of recommendation are optional for its in-person computer science master’s degree. The GRE is not required, but a minimum TOEFL score of 80 iBT is needed for non-English speaking students. The program’s annual out-of-state tuition is approximately $22,000. The deadline to apply is August 1.

Nova Southeastern University does not require applicants to submit GRE scores for the in-person master’s degree program in computer science. Also, applicants do not need letters of recommendation. Annual tuition for out-of-state applicants is $29,070, and admissions are rolling.

The University of Texas at San Antonio’s in-person master’s degree program in computer science does not require the submission of GRE or GMAT scores for admission consideration. International applicants must prove English proficiency by taking the TOEFL, IELTS, or the Duolingo English Test (DET). The out-of-state tuition per year is around $26,000.