Software Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Software Engineering is offered at 135 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Software Engineering. This degree is more popular with male students, and about12% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 80.1% of Software Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Software Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,994 degrees were awarded toSoftware Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Software Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 172 |
| Associate’s Degree | 181 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,610 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,997 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Software Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Software Engineering of $94,356 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,085 |
| 4 years | $94,356 |
| 5 years | $109,878 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Software Engineering majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 65.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,856 |
| Women | 996 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Software Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 158 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 0.9% |
| Race Unknown | 33 | 1.2% |
| International Students | 2,285 | 80.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 80.1% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Software Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 175 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Software Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Northeastern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Software Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,086 master's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 475 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Software Engineering. This school awarded 388 master's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Software Engineering. This school awarded 277 master's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 237 master's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Software Engineering. This school awarded 142 master's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Software Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Software Engineering. This school awarded 106 master's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Wisconsin is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 75 master's degrees in Software Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Software Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in Software Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Software Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Software Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering, General | 13,508 |
| Computer Engineering, Other | 404 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 80 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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