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Glassdoor routinely ranks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/Career\/software-engineer-career_KO0,17.htm\">various software developer \/ computer science careers<\/a> among the very top best jobs America, including Enterprise Architects, Mobile and Software Engineering, along with language specific careers focused on Java, C++, C# and web technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Our Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science degree is a 30-credit program with course work in Theory of Computation, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Networks, Machine Learning and Database Systems, Full-time students will complete their degree in two years, however students may work towards the degree part-time as well. Courses are delivered as a combination of online, hybrid, and evening in-seat format.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 btn-col\"><a title=\"Apply Now\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/admissions\/apply\/#grad\">Apply Now <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 btn-col\"><a title=\"Upcoming Events\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Upcoming Events <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-12 btn-col\"><a title=\"Request Information\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.ramapo.edu\/register\/?id=264501f6-a2da-4afd-a8e8-08835dca21da\">Request Information <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Current Ramapo students in Computer Science, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, or Data Science may also be eligible to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/dmc\/4plus1\/\">4+1 program<\/a> and earn their M.S. in their 5th year at Ramapo.<\/p>\n<p>International Students: F-1 nonimmigrant students graduating with an MS in Computer Science are eligible for the DHS\u2019s STEM OPT program. Please contact Rajesh Adhikari, Office of International Student and Scholar Services at <a href=\"mailto:radhikar@ramapo.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">radhikar@ramapo.edu<\/a> to discuss any immigration issues and concerns.<\/p>\n<p>GRE scores are not required. Applications are evaluated based on work experience, undergraduate GPA, and recommendation letters.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row colSet\">\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12  maroonBox\"><div class=\"boxTitle\">Program Details<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\">\n<p><strong>Credits:<\/strong> 30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> Hybrid<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full-time\/Part Time Option:<\/strong> FT or PT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Estimated cost (per credit \/ total):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Per credit = $1,388<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30 credits total = $41,640<br \/>\n<\/span>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/student-accounts\/costinfo\/#grad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-et-has-event-already=\"true\">cost details<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration: <\/strong>2 years FT, PT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start Term: <\/strong>Fall and Spring<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/graduate\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See Admissions Requirements<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/dmc\/curriculum\/\">View Curriculum<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<div class=\"infoBox col-sm-12 col-lg-12  maroonBox\"><div class=\"boxTitle\">LEARN MORE<\/div><div class=\"boxContent\">\n<p><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\nlabel{\r\ndirection: ltr;\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    border: 0;\r\n    font: inherit;\r\n    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n    max-width: 100%;\r\n    font-family: \"Sarabun\", sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    color: #000;\r\n    padding: 2px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    display: block;\r\n    float: none;\r\n    width: auto;\r\n}\r\ninput[type=text], input[type=email], select {\r\n    direction: ltr;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    font-family: \"Sarabun\", sans-serif;\r\nfont-size: 15px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 0;\r\n    color: #000;\r\n    background-color: #fff;\r\n    border-color: #666;\r\n    padding: 3px;\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    outline: none;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\nborder:1px solid #666;\r\n}\r\n\r\ninput[type=text], input[type=email] {\r\n    width: 95%;\r\n    max-width: 100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\nbutton{\r\ndirection: ltr;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    -webkit-appearance: none;\r\n    width: auto;\r\n    font-family: \"Sarabun\", sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    height: auto;\r\n    line-height: normal;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    background: #862632;\r\n    border-width: 1px;\r\n    border-color: #862632;\r\n    border-style: solid;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    font-weight: normal;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    text-shadow: none;\r\n    padding: 10px 20px;\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 1px 1px #eeeeee;\r\n    margin: 10px;\r\n    margin-left: 0;\r\n    margin-right: 0;\r\n    vertical-align: middle;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"form_4a9d9842-11da-4630-8c01-35e0c822f5cf\">Loading...<\/div><script>\/*<![CDATA[*\/var script = document.createElement('script'); script.async = 1; script.src = 'https:\/\/apply.ramapo.edu\/register\/?id=4a9d9842-11da-4630-8c01-35e0c822f5cf&output=embed&div=form_4a9d9842-11da-4630-8c01-35e0c822f5cf' + ((location.search.length > 1) ? 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