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Earn your master’s in computer science 100 percent online from Tulane University.

Customize your course of study to your interests with Tulane’s Online Master of Science in Computer Science.

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100% Online

At Tulane, our online master’s in computer science program can help you reach your goals without relocating.

Flexible Education

Earn your degree in just 20 months, or for a more adaptable route, continue working and complete your degree in 36 months.1

Invest in You

Our online program costs $2,128 per credit hour, totaling $63,840 in tuition for 30 credits.2

What will you learn in a computer science master’s program?

Tulane’s Online MS in Computer Science curriculum challenges you to think beyond basic programming. With an increase in remote work and demand for virtual operational systems, today’s computer science professionals need a wide variety of skills. 

Our 30-credit curriculum prepares you with the tools you need to make the most of the expanding digital space while focusing on areas of the field that interest you. Over the course of your degree program, you will complete nine credits of core classes and 21 elective credits based on your chosen focus area.

Focus areas include:

  • COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY
  • COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND INFORMATICS
  • ALGORITHMS AND THEORY
  • SYSTEMS
  • DATA SCIENCE
  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING

Key Dates

Our cohorts begin in fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Fall 2025
Early Submit Deadline
May 12
Eligible for $2,500 scholarship.
Priority Application Deadline
June 16
Eligible for $2,000 scholarship.
Application Complete Deadline
July 14

Program Eligibility

Online MS in Computer Science candidates must have a STEM-focused bachelor’s degree. While your undergraduate degree does not have to be computer science-specific, you should have some level of familiarity with elementary programming languages.

No GRE Required

GRE scores are not required to apply. Contact an enrollment advisor for a full list of eligibility and admission requirements.

Go further in the field with a master’s degree built around your interests. Meet with your enrollment advisor today to learn more.

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1. Varies based on class availability and credit hours taken per semester.

2. Based on 2025-2026 tuition rate. Tuition and fees subject to change each year as approved by Tulane University.