CIS Graduate Program Coordinator

Take Your Software Skills to the Next Level

Students working at the RUCAs the field of software engineering continues growing in complexity, the demand for engineers with advanced knowledge and skills continues skyrocketing. A Master of Science in software engineering degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn will give you what it takes to meet today’s software challenges.

Our comprehensive program focuses on best practices in designing, developing, and maintaining software. You can complete it fully online, in person, or a combination of both. We schedule all courses during late afternoons and evenings, making them convenient for part-time students who work.

Where an M.S. in Software Engineering Will Take You

With an M.S. in software engineering, you can pretty much write your own ticket. You’ll be in demand in a huge range of businesses, industries, health care institutions, government agencies–the list goes on and on. And with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting robust growth in software engineering jobs over the next decade, your opportunities will only grow.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$124,200 Median Salary

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers

Employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers is projected to grow 25 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 153,900 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$112,120 Median Salary

Database Administrators and Architects

Employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 10,200 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$102,240 Median Salary

Computer Systems Analysts

Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 37,600 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$126,900 Median Salary

Computer Network Architects

Employment of computer network architects is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, as fast as than the average for all occupations. About 10,200 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$80,730 Median Salary

Web Developers and Digital Designers

Employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,000 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Graduate Scholarships

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How to Get Involved

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You can join the Society of Women Engineers, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, other organizations aimed at students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science like the Association for Computing Machinery, or general student organizations devoted to a wide range of interests and topics. And be sure to attend seminars and workshops sponsored by the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Programs Offered Beyond MS

Computer and Information Science, PhD

Next Steps

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