Kansas State University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: CS or related bachelor’s with GPA thresholds and any GRE expectations published for your cycle; international applicants meet English proficiency per Graduate School policy.

About This Program

Land-grant public MSCS with clearly enumerated culminating options in the official catalog; graduate committee rules emphasize breadth and oral presentation for research and report tracks.

Career Outcomes

Manhattan MSCS with thesis, report, and coursework-heavy paths; catalog specifies breadth across languages, systems, and applied CS areas with oral presentation requirements.

• 1. Software Engineer
• 2. Kansas City corridor tech and ag-tech employers
• 3. Federal lab–adjacent research roles
• 4. Doctoral study after thesis path

What You'll Learn

• Satisfy graduate breadth across CS subfields per catalog groups.
• Pursue thesis, report, or coursework-focused completion with faculty committee oversight.
• Build depth in AI-relevant electives where your plan of study allows.

Curriculum Highlights

The K-State graduate catalog describes the MS in Computer Science as at least 30 graduate credits with thesis (including research hours), report (including report and seminar credits), or expanded coursework options reaching 33 credits without thesis/report. Students must satisfy breadth across languages, systems, and applied computer science groupings with committee-approved selections and grade expectations. Confirm the live catalog for credit minimums, seminar rules, and online/hybrid seat availability.

Top Employers

Regional engineering firms, Kansas City technology employers, and university research partners—verify hiring via departmental alumni data when published.

Admissions

CS or related bachelor’s with GPA thresholds and any GRE expectations published for your cycle; international applicants meet English proficiency per Graduate School policy.

Application Materials

• Statement of purpose: Confirm department requirements
• Letters of recommendation: Typically required
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's (CS-related typical)
• GRE: Verify current department policy
• English proficiency: Per Graduate School