Overview

We offer a master degree in Computer Science at Hood College. Faculty members are specialists in robotics, website design, software engineering, digital electronics, scientific visualization and more.

They bring their expertise into the classroom, sharing in-depth knowledge and practical experience in a contemporary context. Advanced Computer Science courses in emerging areas — such as artificial intelligence, parallel computing and data mining — build on mastery gained in algorithm analysis, operating systems, computer architecture and other core requirements.

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Hood College is strategically located at the top of Maryland’s technology-rich I-270 corridor. Lockheed Martin, Life Technologies, Boeing and NIST and are just a few of the leading-edge businesses and government agencies in the region that look to Hood’s master’s program for highly qualified job candidates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Discrete Math

Algorithms & Programming

Computer Organization and Design

Advanced Data Structures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frederick, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence View 343 other Masters in Software Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For students applying to the Computer Science program, please submit the following to the Graduate School:

One copy of official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended
A résumé of work experience

An applicant to the graduate program in computer science is expected to have a strong background in computer science and mathematics.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15290 USD / year

≈ 15290 USD / year
Out-of-State

15290 USD / year

≈ 15290 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15290 USD / year

≈ 15290 USD / year

Living costs

Frederick

United States

950 - 1350 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Make connections

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Frederick

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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