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A degree speaks volumes about your qualifications when entering the job market. WGU has established itself as a leader in higher education, with hundreds of thousands of graduates excelling at some of the world's largest companies. In fact, 97% of employers say they would hire another WGU graduate.* In addition to being an accredited and respected university, WGU offers a flat-rate tuition model that allows you to take as many courses as you can complete within a six-month term at no additional cost—helping you potentially save money by finishing faster. We also incorporate certification prep and exams into your coursework to help you save even more.

*From a 2023 Harris Poll survey of 300 employers of WGU graduates.

More about the Master of Science in Software Engineering

The M.S. Software Engineering program 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. Software Engineering program being $4,085 per six-month term.
The program includes several WGU certificates, as well as third-party certificates, including CompTIA Project+ and ITIL® Foundation Certification.
Choose from three software engineering specializations—AI engineering, DevOps engineering, or Domain-driven design—to create pathways to success, career growth opportunities, and leadership across industries.
We offer flexible scheduling that works around you. WGU degree programs are 100% online, with no specific class times. This means you can work on your degree anywhere, any time—allowing you to keep working, fulfill family responsibilities, and more.

Find Your Niche in Software Engineering

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

AI engineering
DevOps engineering
Domain-driven design

By specializing in one of these three fields, graduates can elevate their competencies in software engineering and unlock new career opportunities.

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Our masters in software engineering provides a solid background in software development, architecture, and system design but also builds essential soft skills like leadership, communication, strategic planning, and critical thinking. These skills enable graduates to effectively lead cross-functional teams, convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, align technical solutions with organizational goals, and adapt to the fast-paced demands of the field.

M.S. Software Engineering

Accredited, Respected,
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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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