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Finish Your Degree Faster, and for Less with WGU

At WGU, we aim to make quality higher education more accessible for more people. One way we do this is by charging a flat-rate tuition fee and letting you take as many courses as you can complete in a six-month term at no extra cost. The faster you finish your M.S. Computer Science program, the more money you’ll save. We also incorporate certification prep and exams into your coursework to help you save even more. The program is fully online with no set log-in times or test dates, so you can do your coursework anytime, anywhere.

More About the Master of Science in Computer Science

The M.S. Computer Science program is the first competency-based computer science master’s program in the U.S. and was designed by industry professionals with the real world in mind.
WGU’s low, flat-rate tuition makes investing in a degree worth it—with the cost of the M.S. Computer Science program being $3,985 per six-month term.
To offer students a strong foundation as well as an area of specialization, this program comes with three concentrations: computing systems, human-computer interaction, or articial intelligence and machine learning—to create pathways to to success and prepare you for leadership roles across industries.
We offer flexible scheduling and no set class times. WGU IT degree programs are 100% online, which means you can work on your degree anywhere, any time—allowing you to keep working, fulfill family responsibilities, and more.

Gain Deeper Insights into Computer Science with a Specialization

In order to maximize our graduates’ chances at success and career growth, WGU has included three concentrations within the M.S. Computer Science degree program. Students will continue to learn the foundational courses within this program. Once they finish those courses, they will choose between three specializations to complete the remaining credits for their degree. These areas of concentration are:

By specializing in one of these three fields, graduates can elevate their competencies in computer science and unlock new career opportunities and be more competitive for leadership positions.

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Earn a Degree + Certs

Our computer science degree program was designed by industry experts. The program provides a solid background in AI, systems/ architecture, computer theory, and more while including two industry certifications such as AWS in the AI/ML specialization and CITI IRB in the Human-Computer Interaction specialization.

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One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

Earn Your Degree for about Half the Cost of Other Universities*

You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!

WGU students pay about half the tuition,* and end up with half the debt of the national average.**

Low, flat-rate tuition.
Graduate faster and with less debt.
Financial aid and scholarships available.
Online education with supportive faculty.
VA and military benefits accepted.
Great return on investment.
All course materials for a low, flat fee.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems in 2023. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.

**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

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