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Salary and Career Info
Computer Science MS
In this dynamic computer science master’s degree, you’ll explore computer graphics and visualization, data management, and intelligent systems while developing the skills to excel in this ever-changing field.
Program skills
Computing skills include, but are not limited to the following:
Languages: Java, C++, C#, C, Lisp, Prolog, XML
Operating Systems: Linux, OSX, Windows
Hardware: Mac, PC
Program facilities equipment
Over 150 Linux workstations,
40 PC’s Windows/Linux, 40 Macs.
Program job titles
Associate Software Engineer; Backend Developer; Big Data Platform Engineer; Data Scientist; Full-Stack Software Engineer; Site Reliability Engineer; Software Developer; Software Engineer; Technology Analyst
Select program hiring partners
Amazon; Microsoft; Google; Salesforce.com; Mindex; HubSpot; TikTok; PayPal; Oracle; Fortinet; Cisco Systems, Inc.; Apple; Zoom Video Communications, Inc.; Xerox Corporation; Walmart; Visa, Inc.; Verkada; Verizon; Tesla; Southwest Airlines; PwC China; PMG; Pinterest; Pfizer, Inc.; Northrop Grumman; Motorola Solutions, Inc.; Micron Technology, Inc.; Meta (formerly Facebook); MathWorks; Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); LOCKHEED MARTIN; L3Harris Technologies; Kythera Space Solutions; JPMorgan Chase & Co; Intuit; IBM; Hewlett Packard; Goldman Sachs; Fidelity Investments; Expedia Group; eBay; EagleHawk One Inc.; Constant Contact; Booz Allen Hamilton; Bayer US; Baxter (formerly Hillrom); Avant, LLC; Athenahealth, Inc.
98.6%
Outcome Rates for Computer Science MS
91.08%
Knowledge Rate
Outcome | % of Students |
---|---|
Employed | 97.90% |
Full-time Graduate Study | 0.70% |
Alternative Plans | 0% |
Experiential Learning
Cooperative Education
What makes an RIT education exceptional? It’s the ability to complete relevant, hands-on career experience. At the graduate level, and paired with an advanced degree, cooperative education and internships give you the unparalleled credentials that truly set you apart. Learn more about graduate co-op and how it provides you with the career experience employers look for in their next top hires.
Cooperative education is optional but strongly encouraged for graduate students in the computer science MS degree.