University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: CS or related bachelor’s; consult GPA thresholds and any foundation policy for non-CS majors.

About This Program

Lafayette’s computing school highlights research clusters that support AI-heavy electives; verify funding and graduate assistant timelines with the graduate coordinator.

Career Outcomes

School of Computing and Informatics MSCS combining core graduate computing with thesis, project, or coursework-only tracks per graduate program overview.

• 1. Software Engineer
• 2. Gulf Coast energy and maritime technology
• 3. Healthcare informatics
• 4. Doctoral preparation

What You'll Learn

• Graduate theory, systems, and intelligent systems depth.
• Thesis, project, or coursework capstone tracks with faculty oversight.
• Professional communication aligned with interdisciplinary energy and health employers.

Curriculum Highlights

ULL’s MS in Computer Science outlines core breadth with electives across intelligent systems, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and related areas—confirm culminating experience rules on the computing school graduate page.

Top Employers

Energy, logistics, healthcare, and software firms along the I-10 corridor between Houston and New Orleans.

Admissions

CS or related bachelor’s; consult GPA thresholds and any foundation policy for non-CS majors.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: Typically required—confirm
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• English proficiency for international applicants