Overview

Key Features

The Computer Science program from Portland State University introduces students to a wide array of specializations within computing keeping up with emerging trends of the industry. The flexibility of our graduate degrees allows students to customize their program based on their own goals and idea of success. A thriving campus in the heart of Portland, PSU provides students with access to local tech companies providing opportunities for internships, mentoring, networking, and long term careers.

The graduate program combines core coursework in programming and theory, providing a deep understanding of both fundamentals and current issues in computer science.

The various research opportunities available within the CS department allow for collaborative or individual study, culturing the creative and innovative side of computer science. Working closely with faculty within these research environments is a great experience for future careers.

Career opportunities:

Students work with the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science's very own Director of Career Success to connect with tech companies for internship and job opportunities. One of the significant perks of being a graduate of the Computer Science department at PSU is the connection between the classroom and the industry you will soon enter. We are pleased to see the frequent placement of graduates into well-paying jobs that earn upwards of $80K, all within the thriving technology scene of Portland.

Examples of jobs that our graduates have gone into include:

Engineer (Machine Learning, Software, Security, Graphics)
Dev, DevOps (Application, Web, Full Stack)
Database Administrator
Game Developer
Computer Science Professor
Research & Development
Computer Network Architect
Information Security Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory of Computation

Algorithm Design & Analysis

Programming Language Semantics

Databases

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Languages & Programming

Security

Software Engineering

Systems & Networking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

A four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution1
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Proof of English Language Proficiency for International Students

Optional: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores

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Tuition Fees

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9162 USD / year

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9162 USD / year

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6354 USD / year

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Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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