Overview

The M.S. program in Computer Science at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is based on course work as well as research (either thesis or independent study option). The student must meet the general requirements of the Graduate Program. In addition, the student must fulfill the following requirements, depending on the research option:

Without Thesis

With Thesis

Students earning a Master of Science degree in Computer Science can choose the Specialization in Information Technology.

Key facts:

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is focused on an exciting and rapidly growing body of knowledge with constantly changing emphasis.
The curriculum of the department includes courses in both theory and application. It prepares students to apply the principles of logic and mathematics to the design and construction of hardware and software systems using current engineering paradigms and also exposes them to major applications of computing.
Our graduate programs provide students the opportunity to take courses, select advisory committee members, and pursue research in an area of interest to a faculty supervisor. The Master of Science in Computer Science program is designed for students who wish to further broaden or deepen their knowledge of computer science and applications. Master’s students usually participate in faculty research projects to complete their thesis or (non-thesis) independent study report.
The department has been certified, since 2002, by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. Since 2009, the department has also been certified as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research.
The department has its own network of computers and servers plus a variety of other equipment in several laboratories. The Tech Computer Center supports a larger network that is also available to the department. Computing equipment at the research labs associated with Tech includes both symmetric multiprocessors and special purpose massively parallel computers. The department also has access to massively parallel machines at national laboratories and supercomputing centers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Science Course Catalog

Computer Science and Information Technology

Computer Programming using Python

Programming

Algorithms and Data Structures

Information Technology Course Catalog

Computer Science & Information Technology

Programming,

Object Oriented Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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They accept and review applications throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Socorro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following are required for graduate applications:

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Unofficial GRE scores
Unofficial TOEFL or IELTS scores for international students whose first language is not English. English Language Requirements
Recommendations letters (three)
Statement of Purpose
Resume

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

28730 USD / year

≈ 28730 USD / year
Out-of-State

28730 USD / year

≈ 28730 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9843 USD / year

≈ 9843 USD / year

Living costs

Socorro

United States

845 - 1320 USD / month

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

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