MS in Computer Science: Engineer Your Future
With a degree from the top-ranked Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, it’s no surprise that many of our bright and talented graduates secure jobs at top companies, including the “who’s who” of tech companies.
Career Opportunities with an MS in Computer Science
The current landscape for a career in computer science is robust. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a computer and information research scientist in 2020 was $126,830, and the average job rate is projected to grow by 22% between 2020 and 2030.1
According to Emsi, there are over 3,000 computer and information research scientist job openings in the U.S. each year.2
1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021.
2. Emsi, 2021.
Projected Average Earnings
Job titles available to online MSCS graduates could include:
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Scientist | $81,991 |
| Quantitative Analyst | $86,340 |
| Data Engineer | $93,255 |
| Data Scientist | $97,254 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $112,266 |
| Software Development Engineer | $112,764 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $120,982 |
| Senior Data Scientist | $127,576 |
| Senior Software Architect | $136,001 |
Source: Payscale, March 2022
Alumni
Case School of Engineering alumni have gone on to positions at organizations such as:
- Apple
- Amazon
- AT&T
- Cisco Systems
- Hewlett Packard Company
- Hyland Software
- IBM
- Intel
- JPMorgan Chase Foundation
- Keysight Technologies
- Microsoft
- NASA
- Oracle Corporation
- Verizon
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