Master of Science in Software Engineering

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Master of Science in Software Engineering

West Virginia University

Accredited Master’s Degree

Earn the same diploma as students on campus in 30 courses, 12–18 hours per week

100% online learning

Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers

24 months to complete

Finish this 10-course, 30-credit program in as little as 24 months, 15-18 hours per week.

$22,380 Tuition Cost

Tuition is subject to change. Learn about your payment options.

Tuition

Tuition for the program is $746 per credit hour. 

You won’t be billed upfront for the whole degree. Instead, you’ll pay tuition for courses as you go. 

West Virginia University offers interest-free monthly tuition payment plans. You can read more about payment plans, payment methods, and more at https://studentaccounts.wvu.edu/payment.

Financial Aid

Student loans are available to WVU online students. Learn more about submitting your FAFSA and more at https://financialaid.wvu.edu/.

WVU online students may also be eligible for military benefits. You can learn more about military options at https://veterans.wvu.edu/future-students/benefits.

Admissions Information

Applications for the Summer 2025 intake are open.

  • Summer 2025 Priority Deadline: March 17, 2025
  • Summer 2025 Application Deadline: April 14, 2025
  • Summer 2025 Start of Classes: May 19, 2025

Applications for the Fall 2025 intake are open.

  • Fall 2025 Priority Deadline: June 18, 2025
  • Fall 2025 Application Deadline: July 16, 2025
  • Fall 2025 Start of Classes: August 20, 2025

Learners from all educational and professional backgrounds are now eligible for provisional acceptance.

Admissions Information

Applications for the Summer 2025 intake are open.

  • Summer 2025 Priority Deadline: March 17, 2025
  • Summer 2025 Application Deadline: April 14, 2025
  • Summer 2025 Start of Classes: May 19, 2025

Applications for the Fall 2025 intake are open.

  • Fall 2025 Priority Deadline: June 18, 2025
  • Fall 2025 Application Deadline: July 16, 2025
  • Fall 2025 Start of Classes: August 20, 2025

Learners from all educational and professional backgrounds are now eligible for provisional acceptance.

Applications are now open for Summer 2025

March 17, 2025 is the priority deadline to apply.