Master of Science in Computer Science and Systems (MSCSS)

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The Master of Science in Computer Science and Systems (MSCSS) degree builds a solid foundation for advanced careers in computer science. Develop your breadth of understanding of the latest applied and theoretical concepts within computer science through study and research guided by renowned faculty and industry fellows. You may choose to pursue a thesis or capstone project, or expand your learning by exploring a variety of electives.

SET benefits from a close relationship with our local high-tech industry partners. Our students gain real-world perspective through their classroom experiences. Graduates are working as software development engineers, program managers, cybersecurity experts, data scientists, and systems developers at industry leaders around the globe, driving growth, innovation and change.

University of Washington Tacoma Catalog of all degree programs can be found by clicking here. The Institute of Technology degree programs have been indexed for easier navigation.Admission Requirements – MSCSS

University of Washington–Tacoma

Tacoma, WA

#30 in Regional Universities West (tie)

2022 QUICK STATS

Tuition and Fees (in-state)$11,889 (2020-21)Tuition and Fees (out-of-state)$39,258 (2020-21)Room and Board$12,258 (2020-21)Undergraduate Enrollment4,588 (fall 2019)Application DeadlineN/A

Overview of University of Washington–Tacoma

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University of Washington—Tacoma is a public institution. University of Washington—Tacoma’s ranking in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #30. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,889; out-of-state tuition and fees are $39,258.

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TACOMA, WA

University of Washington–Tacoma is ranked #30 in Regional Universities West. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

• #30inRegional Universities West (tie)
• #7inTop Performers on Social Mobility (tie)
• #12inTop Public Schools (tie)

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Below are the median starting salaries by major for alumni of University of Washington–Tacoma.

Median starting salary of alumni

$52,600

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Data provided by  Last updated 2021.University of Washington–Tacoma Admissions

University of Washington–Tacoma admissions is less selective with an acceptance rate of 87%.

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Less selective

Fall 2020 acceptance rate

87%

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2022 Rankings for University of Washington – Tacoma Campus

Any UW Tacoma bachelor’s degree rankings and awards from College Factual will be listed on this page.

Top Rankings for UW Tacoma:

#1 out of 7	#1 out of 11	#1 out of 23	#1 out of 18

Ranking Highlights

• Rankings for Online Programs
  • Most Popular Online Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools
  • Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools
• Other Rankings
  • Most Popular Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences
  • Most Focused Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences

How UW Tacoma Ranks for Online Degrees

#74MOST POPULAR ONLINE HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIREFIGHTING SCHOOLS#7MOST POPULAR ONLINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE & POLICE SCIENCE SCHOOLS#70MOST POPULAR ONLINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CORRECTIONS SCHOOLS

UW Tacoma has earned:

• 7 popular online major rankings.

Most Popular Online

Their best ranking for most popular online major is for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students seeking online education.

All rankings are listed in the table below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	More Info
Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools	1	10	View Report
Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Online Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools	3	19	View Report
Most Popular Online Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools	7	36	View Report
Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools	7	89	View Report
Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Online Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools	56	280	View Report
Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools	70	438	View Report
Most Popular Online Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools	74	497	View Report

Other Rankings

#83MOST POPULAR COLLEGES FOR COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES#30MOST POPULAR COLLEGES FOR COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS#82MOST POPULAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE COLLEGES FOR COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES

UW Tacoma has earned:

• 160 popular major rankings.
• 191 most focused major rankings.

Most Popular Awards

Their best ranking for most popular major is for Computer & Information Sciences students.

The Most Popular Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences Ranking is simply a ranking of majors that have the most students attending.

The best 15 rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	More Info
Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics	1	30	View Report
Most Popular Colleges for General Writing	5	110	View Report
Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Other Social Sciences	7	111	View Report
Most Popular Colleges for Other Social Sciences	10	150	View Report
Most Popular Colleges for Criminal Justice & Police Science	24	550	View Report
Most Popular Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences	28	956	View Report
Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems	28	861	View Report
Most Popular Colleges for Computer Information Systems	30	1,477	View Report
Most Popular Colleges for Information Technology	31	682	View Report
Most Popular Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences	67	641	View Report
Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences	82	1,430	View Report
Most Popular Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences	83	2,450	View Report
Most Popular Colleges for Natural Resources Conservation	105	1,004	View Report
Most Popular Colleges for Natural Resources & Conservation	137	1,111	View Report
Most Popular Colleges for Accounting	189	2,004	View Report

Most Focused Awards

Their best ranking for most focused major is for Computer & Information Sciences students.

The Most Focused Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences Ranking is a ranking of schools with the largest percentage of schools enrolled in the major.

The best 15 rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	More Info
Most Focused Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics	3	40	View Report
Most Focused Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems	4	861	View Report
Most Focused Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences	5	616	View Report
Most Focused Master’s Degree Colleges for Geography & Cartography	5	152	View Report
Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems	8	1,477	View Report
Most Focused Colleges for Urban Studies	8	127	View Report
Most Focused Colleges for Information Technology	14	682	View Report
Most Focused Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences	16	956	View Report
Most Focused Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Information Systems	16	336	View Report
Most Focused Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences	35	1,430	View Report
Most Focused Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences	38	641	View Report
Most Focused Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences	43	2,450	View Report
Most Focused Colleges for Communication & Media Studies	125	1,369	View Report
Most Focused Colleges for Accounting	171	2,004	View Report

University of Washington Tacoma programs

SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS

School of Education

School of Engineering & Technology

Institute for Innovation & Global Engagement

School for Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

Milgard School of Business

School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership

School of Social Work & Criminal Justice

School of Urban Studies

Undergraduate Majors

• Accounting
• American Studies
• Arts, Media and Culture
• Biomedical Sciences
• Business Administration
• Civil Engineering (starting Autumn 2022)
• Communication
• Community Development & Planning
• Computer Engineering & Systems
• Computer Science & Systems

• Criminal Justice
• Criminal Justice – Online
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Sustainability
• Ethnic, Gender and Labor Studies
• Finance
• GIS & Spatial Planning
• Global Studies

• Global Urbanism
• Healthcare Leadership
• History
• Information Technology
• Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
• Law and Policy
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering

• Nursing (RN to BSN)
• Politics, Philosophy & Economics
• Psychology
• Social Welfare
• Spanish Language & Cultures
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Urban Design
• Urban Studies
• Writing Studies

Undergraduate Minors

• American Indian Studies
• American Popular Cultures
• Applied Computing
• Asian Studies
• Business Administration
• Business Data Analytics
• Corporate Responsibility
• Criminal Justice
• Economics

• Education and Community Engagement
• Environmental Studies
• Gender & Sexuality Studies
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Global Engagement
• Health and Society
• History
• Human Rights

• Latino Studies
• Law and Policy
• Mathematics
• Museum Studies
• Nonprofit Studies
• Politics
• Religious Studies
• Restoration Ecology
• Social Science Research Methods

• Sociology
• Spanish Language & Cultures
• Sports Enterprise Management
• Sustainability
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Teaching, Learning & Justice
• Technical Communication
• Urban Studies

Graduate Programs

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Analytics
• Community Planning
• Computer Science & Systems (MS)
• Computer Science & Systems (Ph.D.)
• Cybersecurity and Leadership

• Education
• Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Geospatial Technologies
• Nursing
• Social Work
• Software Development Engineering (Certificate)

Professional Development

• Data Science Certificate
• MEDEX Physician Assistant Program
• Professional Development Center