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A master’s in computer science offers the chance to deepen your technical expertise, build research and problem-solving skills and specialize in fields like AI, cybersecurity, and systems architecture — all while preparing you for the next step in your tech career.

If working with software, technology and a systems mindset interests you, a degree in computer science can be a great fit. Earning a computer science degree can demonstrate your ability to work in a team as well as your aptitude for learning new technological skills and programming languages.

Prince Gelito ‘24G said he wants to become a well-known cybersecurity professional, in the hopes of keeping the world safe from cybercriminals. To help him pursue that goal, he’s now graduating from Southern New Hampshire University with an online Master of Science in Cybersecurity.

With a computer science degree, you can embark on a career with dozens of potential job roles suited to your interests. You can use the knowledge you develop earning your degree to work in a wide range of potential careers, from software engineering to computer programming or system analysis.