Master of Science in Software Engineering

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Master of Science in Software Engineering

West Virginia University

Accredited degree

R1 classified research University

24 months

10 courses total, 15-18 hours per week

$22,380 USD total cost

Pay tuition for courses as you go ($746 per credit hour)

All backgrounds welcome

No STEM background required

100% online

Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers

Tuition

Tuition for the program is $746 per credit hour. 

You won’t be billed upfront for the whole degree. Instead, you’ll pay tuition for courses as you go. 

West Virginia University offers interest-free monthly tuition payment plans. You can read more about payment plans, payment methods, and more at https://studentaccounts.wvu.edu/payment.

Financial Aid

Student loans are available to WVU online students. Learn more about submitting your FAFSA and more at https://financialaid.wvu.edu/.

WVU online students may also be eligible for military benefits. You can learn more about military options at https://veterans.wvu.edu/future-students/benefits.

Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are open!

  • Application deadline: August 4, 2025
  • Classes start: August 20, 2025

Upcoming events

Stay tuned!

Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are open!

  • Application deadline: August 4, 2025
  • Classes start: August 20, 2025

Upcoming events

Stay tuned!

Fall 2025 deadline: August 4

Don’t miss your chance to join the intake!