MS in Computer Science
Below is a list of salaries that Tufts MSCS alumni might earn. Nationally, the average salary for those with an MS in Computer Science is $102,000. As each graduate is unique, you should evaluate your personal goals after graduation in order to assess your earning potential.
Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Software Developer | $87,000 |
Test / Quality Assurance Engineer | $90,000 |
Machine Learning Engineer | $91,000 |
Data Scientist | $99,000 |
Information Security Manager | $102,000 |
Senior Systems Engineer | $114,000 |
Senior Hardware Design Engineer | $118,000 |
Senior Software Engineer | $121,000 |
Solutions Architect | $121,000 |
Vice President (VP), Information Technology | $140,000 |
Principal Software Engineer | $141,000 |
Senior Product Manager | $147,000 |
Software Architect | $147,000 |
Software Development Manager | $158,000 |
Director of Engineering | $163,000 |
We recognize that attending graduate school involves a significant financial investment. Students enrolled in the Tufts online MSCS program may benefit from a number of resources to fund their degree. These options include:
Alumni who return to Tufts School of Engineering can earn their MS degree at a reduced tuition rate. Alumni are eligible for Double Jumbo Scholarships with benefits that include:
20% discount on tuition
Waived graduate application fees
Only submitting 2 letters of recommendation
Tufts alumni returning to the School of Engineering should discuss their eligibility with an enrollment advisor.
Tufts School of Engineering offers undergraduate STEM majors and alums from select institutions (Lafayette College, Olin College, Smith College, Union College, and Wellesley College) an accelerated path to a master’s degree.
Lower tuition cost: You will receive a 20% tuition scholarship.
Streamlined application process:
No application fee
Only two letters of recommendation are required
GRE scores are not required
Students from Bridge Universities applying to the School of Engineering should discuss their eligibility with an enrollment advisor.
The current Yellow Ribbon Scholarship award at Tufts is $5,000 annually for veterans enrolled as students in the School of Engineering. You can find additional information about the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Learn more about all School of Engineering scholarship opportunities. We also recommend the FastWeb scholarship search site for external scholarships.
Students enrolled in the Tufts online MSCS program may benefit from a number of resources to fund their degree. These options include:
Contact an enrollment advisor to learn more about the program and to help determine if the program meets the eligibility requirements for tuition assistance or reimbursement through your employer. Complete the form to be contacted by an enrollment advisor.
Students may be eligible for education loans, including:
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans
Private Loans
View the tuition benefits and services available to U.S. military service members and veterans.
For more information about graduate student loans, scholarships, or how to apply for financial aid and services, visit the Tufts main Financial Aid site, email studentservices@tufts.edu, or call 617-627-3987.