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March 17, 2025 is the priority deadline to apply.
Earn the same diploma as students on campus in 30 courses, 12–18 hours per week
Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers
Finish this 10-course, 30-credit program in as little as 24 months, 15-18 hours per week.
Tuition is subject to change. Learn about your payment options.
When you complete the MSSE curriculum you will have the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to ensure success in professional software engineering positions in business, industry, research, or governmental service.
You will graduate with the ability to identify and analyze user and client needs and to implement or create software-based solutions. Most MSSE students begin the program while in senior technical roles, but after graduation, the majority advance to leadership positions, according to 2021 alumni survey data. Sixty-two percent of graduates increased their salary or got a promotion.
The West Virginia team of career development specialists are ready to assist with resume reviews, practice interviews, or job search coaching. Online students can use these resources any time. The Career Services team is also available to assist with building a resume, writing cover and thank you letters, designing an elevator pitch and succeeding at career fairs. These resources will be available to you as an alumni.
MSSE graduates have lifelong access to the WVU Alumni Association, an association focused on creating connection and community for people who love West Virginia University. The association has frequent webinars that focus on alumni stories, learning tools and conversations, and more. The association aims to connect West Virginia University alumni (Mountaineers) around the world through hiring groups, Class Chatter updates, alumni oral history projects, and much more. Read more about this excellent community at https://www.alumni.wvu.edu/. You will also be able to join the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources LinkedIn network of industry partners and College alumni. Find our LinkedIn page here.
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Learners from all educational and professional backgrounds are now eligible for provisional acceptance.
When you complete the MSSE curriculum you will have the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to ensure success in professional software engineering positions in business, industry, research, or governmental service. You will graduate with the ability to identify and analyze user and client needs and to implement or create software-based solutions.
$130,160 average annual pay for software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers in 2023.
1,897,100 job listings in 2023.
17% project job growth between 2023-2033, much faster than average.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm)
Software Engineer
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer Hardware Engineers
Computer Network Architects
Earning a Master of Science in Software Engineering from a top-ranked program can open up tons of career opportunities in the tech world. Whether you see yourself as a Software Engineer, Computer and Information Systems Manager, Computer and Information Research Scientist, Computer Hardware Engineer, or Computer Network Architect, this program has you covered.
You'll learn how to develop and manage sophisticated software systems, giving you the skills to excel in these in-demand roles. The curriculum is packed with the latest in tech, machine learning, and AI, so you'll be ready to tackle real-world challenges and lead innovative projects. Plus, you'll be equipped to make strides in industries like healthcare, automotive, energy, communication, and finance. Are you ready to boost your career and make a meaningful impact in the tech field?
March 17, 2025 is the priority deadline to apply.