Overview

The Computer Science program at Middle Tennessee State University is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. This ABET accreditation provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards of the profession for which that program prepares graduates. This accreditation ensures that graduates have met the educational requirements necessary to enter the profession. Provides opportunities for the industry to guide the educational process to reflect current and future needs.

MTSU graduates are valued by employers ranging from tech titans such as Google, Microsoft, Meta to big companies in different industries like HCA, Schneider Electric, Deloitte, and Caterpillar.

Careers

Students graduating from this program are well qualified to pursue Ph.D. degrees in prominent universities. In the past, our students have been accepted to the Ph.D. programs in Vanderbilt University, North Carolina State University, University of Waterloo, Indiana University--Bloomington, and Middle Tennessee State University.

Employers of MTSU alumni include

Arnold Engineering Development Center
Asurion
Blackbaud
Bondware
Buzz Wireless
Caterpillar Financial
Decision Source
Dell
Disney
Ebay

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Audience-Centered Communication

Discrete Structures

Algorithms and Data Structures

Assembly and Computer Organization

Computer Systems
Theory of Programming Languages

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Murfreesboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application for admission
Pay $35 nonrefundable application fee
Provide a copy of valid passport.

Order a course-by-course evaluation of transcript(s) from institutions outside the United States by an acceptable evaluation service.

Order official transcripts certifying coursework from each United States college or university attended with the exception of MTSU.
Provide contact details for recommenders, supplemental applications, official test scores, resumes, portfolios, and other items as required by the graduate program

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Out-of-State

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8292 USD / year

≈ 8292 USD / year

Living costs

Murfreesboro

United States

1123 - 2087 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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