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Masters (MS) Software Engineering in USA: Best Universities, Eligibility, Cost, Courses, Scholarship, Job

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Updated On:Apr 27,2023 01:58 PM IST

The blog summarizes what is the course of MS in Software Engineering in the USA about. It also gives information about the top most universities in the country along with the eligibility requirements for admission and costs incurred on a Master degree in the field. The blog also provides information about the scholarships being given to the salaries offered to software engineering graduates across the USA.

Masters (MS) Software Engineering in USA

An MS in Software Engineering in the USA will help a student develop complex software systems in a team environment. The studies and subjects in MS in Software Engineering are typically focused on the technical and organizational methods, practices and tools that are vital to developing these software systems. An MS in Software Engineering is different from MS in Computer Science because computer sciences teach a student the foundations of computing whereas software engineering teaches her to solve real-world’s complex problems with the help of engineering practices. A degree in software engineering spans subjects across software requirements, interactive designs, architecture etc.

Best Universities for Masters (MS) Software Engineering in USA

The following table lists the best universities for MS in Software Engineering studies in the United States of America along with the course offered there and admission deadline for the course.

University	Course
San Jose State University	Masters of Science in Software Engineering
EDUCO - University of Maryland - Baltimore County	Master of Professional Studies - Software Engineering (STEM)
EDUCO - Stevens Institute of Technology	Master of Science in Software Engineering (STEM)
INTO Group - Saint Louis University	Master of Science in Software Engineering (STEM)
INTO Group - George Mason University	Master of Science in Software Engineering
Kaplan Group - Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus	Master of Science in Software Engineering (STEM)
Shorelight Group - Cleveland State University	Master of Science in Software Engineering
Shorelight Group - Auburn University	Master of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering
Concordia University Wisconsin	Master of Science in Computer Science with Specialization in Software Engineering
Study Group - DePaul University	Master of Science in Software Engineering - Entrepreneurship and Technology Leadership Master of Science in Software Engineering - Real Time Game Systems Master of Science in Software Engineering - Software Architecture Master of Science in Software Engineering - Software Development
EDUCO - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus	Master of Science in Software Engineering (STEM)
EDUCO - Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Master of Science in Software Engineering
EDUCO - Rochester Institute of Technology	Master of Science in Software Engineering (STEM)

Eligibility Requirements for Admission to MS Software Engineering in the USA

The students who wish to study MS in Software Engineering in the USA need to meet certain minimum admission requirements. They should at least have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field along with English language proficiency requirements. Both these requirements are specific to a university. The table below shows the admission requirements in terms of academic and the language test requirements for various universities.

Other Requirements for admission to MS Software Engineering in the USA

Besides the academic and language proficiency test results, universities require some additional documents listed below while considering admission to the above course.
1.Official Academic Transcripts
2.2-3 Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
3.Statement of Purpose (SOP)
4.Curriculum Vitae/Resume
5.Work Experience Certificates, if any
6.Proof of Financial Funds

Cost of Studying for MS in Software Engineering in the USA

An MS in Software Engineering in the USA comes with costs like the tuition fee and living expenses along with miscellaneous costs. So, I will cover both types of costs that are to be incurred by the student on this course.

The living expenses that will be incurred by the students include number of expenses like the expenses for accommodation, food, travel, internet, books and health insurance etc.

Scholarship	Eligibility
The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship	Students from developing countries with no other source of financial help for masters in the USA
AAUW International Fellowship Prog ram	Non-American women pursuing graduate and post-graduate studies in any subject
P.E.O International Peace Scholarship	Non-American women who have applied for graduate studies in any university in USA
Inlaks Scholarship	Indian students applying for a master's or Ph.D. with a good 1st degree from a recognized university and under the age of 30
Foreign Fulbright Student Program	Graduate students, young professionals, and artists

Job prospects after a MS in Software Engineering in the USA

After graduating with a Master in Software Engineering in the USA, students get placed in various job roles. These job roles include the roles of software engineers, developers and analysts etc. The following graph presents the average annual salary that students can earn in various job roles as mentioned above. The software analysts earn the least while systems architects are the most expensive graduates to hire.

Pursuing a Master degree in Software Engineering, therefore, can help students earn highly with their placements across the USA. They can either decide to go for higher degree later on or get placed in a highly paid job and make a career in software engineering.

FAQ

Are Software Engineers in demand in the USA?

The demand for Software Engineers in the USA is ever rising. As per the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics, the demand for software engineers in the USA is going to increase by 11% by 2029.

Is the degree of Masters useful in the field of Software Engineering?

Though one doesn’t need a Master degree to become a software engineer, but it can help the student to gain advanced knowledge of the subject and get a higher salary package.

What is the duration for a MS in Software Engineering in the USA?

The MS in Software Engineering in the USA is generally for a duration of 12 to 24 months.

What salary is offered to a MS in Software Engineering graduate in the USA?

The average annual salary of a software engineer in the USA is about 90,000 USD which is approximately 72 to 80 lakh INR.

Which are the best universities to study MS in Software Engineering in the USA?

Harvard, University of Washington and Boston University are some of the top most universities to study the mentioned course in the USA.

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Masters (MS) Software Engineering in USA

Best Universities for Masters (MS) Software Engineering in USA

Eligibility Requirements for Admission to MS Software Engineering in the USA

Other Requirements for admission to MS Software Engineering in the USA

Cost of Studying for MS in Software Engineering in the USA

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