Graduate ProgramComputer Science


Degree Details

  • Masters (M)
    Total Credits
    45
    Start Term
    Fall, Winter, Spring
    Delivery Method
    On campus
  • Doctorate (D)
    Total Credits
    90
    Start Term
    Fall, Winter, Spring
    Delivery Method
    On campus

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Computer Science Master's Degree and Doctorate Overview

PSU Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science

Computer Science is one of the fastest-growing careers in today's economy and PSU graduates are in high demand. Our graduate programs in Computer Science offer students with a bachelor's degree the opportunity to enhance their skills and training with advanced study in computer science. Our graduate programs combine core coursework in programming and theory, providing a deep understanding of both fundamentals and current issues in computer science.

Our programs introduce students to a wide array of specializations within computing keeping up with emerging trends of the industry. The flexibility of our graduate degrees allows students to customize their program based on their own goals and idea of success. A thriving campus in the heart of Portland, PSU provides students with access to local tech companies providing opportunities for internships, mentoring, networking, and long term careers.

The various research opportunities available within the CS department allow for collaborative or individual study, culturing the creative and innovative side of computer science. Working closely with faculty within these research environments is a great experience for future careers.

About the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science

The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science includes five departments, 84 full-time faculty and more than 3,000 students. We offer academic programs that provide transformative opportunities within the classroom and beyond. If you join our college, you'll be connected to Portland's leading tech companies providing opportunities for internships, mentoring, networking, and long term careers. Our faculty offer research opportunities that allow for collaborative or individual study, culturing creativity and innovation. If you want to push what’s possible, in Portland and far beyond, accelerate your career with a graduate degree from the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Computer Science Master's Degree or Doctorate: Why PSU?

Come earn your master’s or doctorate in computer science in the thriving, innovative tech landscape of Portland, the “Silicon Forest.”

Our renowned faculty provides advising and mentorship to graduate students, along with course offerings that specialize in emerging fields of computing such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Networks and Security, Data Management, and Cloud Computing.

What can I do with a Masters's degree or Doctorate in Computer Science?

Students work with the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science's very own Director of Career Success to connect with tech companies for internship and job opportunities. One of the significant perks of being a graduate of the Computer Science department at PSU is the connection between the classroom and the industry you will soon enter. We are pleased to see the frequent placement of graduates into well-paying jobs that earn upwards of $80K, all within the thriving technology scene of Portland.

Examples of jobs that our graduates have gone into include:

  • Engineer (Machine Learning, Software, Security, Graphics)
  • Dev, DevOps (Application, Web, Full Stack)
  • Database Administrator
  • Game Developer
  • Computer Science Professor
  • Research & Development
  • Computer Network Architect
  • Information Security Analyst