


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!