Appalachian State University
Computer Science: Master of Science (MS)
Application Deadlines
Spring Admission
December 1
Summer Session
April 1
Fall Admission
July 1
Application Requirements
Entrance exam: GRE (exam waiver available)
Application requirements vary by program. Learn more
Location
On campus
Completion Time
2 years (full time)
Become an innovative problem-solver in today’s tech industry.
Our students research the boundaries of computation. App State’s comprehensive exploration of the computer science field through individual and group hands-on learning will prepare you with the skills needed to solve complex technological problems.
Graduates of App State’s program develop a well-rounded computer science skill set to pursue their next career goal in an ever-expanding, lucrative industry.
$113,000
Nationwide median salary for those with master’s degrees in computer science, according to Payscale.
A 2025 Best
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2025.
Top 3
U.S. News & World Report has recognized App State as a top 3 university for innovation for 8 consecutive years.
Concentrations and Courses
Careers and Mountaineers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
Careers
- University professor
- Community college instructor
- Software engineer
- Software developer
- Network administrator
- System administrator
- IT manager
- Mobile developer
- UI developer
- Web developer
- Consultant
- Technology Applications Specialist
Employers
- Amazon
- Appalachian State University
- Bank of America
- CGI
- CGI Federal
- Duke Energy
- Fidelity Investment
- IBM
- Inmar
- LifeStore Financial Group
- Lowe’s Home Improvement
- Microsoft
- NC State University
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Premier Inc.
- Red Hat Software
- Samaritan’s Purse
- SAS
- State (NC) Employees Credit Union
- Sunrise Technologies
- Western Carolina University
- Wilkes Community College
Career information resource
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
More to Explore at App State
International Experience
Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more
Professional Development
Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more
Graduate Assistantships
Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more
Apply
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Connect
Program Contact
Dr. Mitch Parry
Program Director
[email protected]
828-262-2149
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