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Software Engineering, MS: Career Outlook

Become a Leader in a Booming Industry

Technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, and as a result, the demand for software engineers grows each year. By earning your master’s degree in software engineering, you set yourself apart from others in the field and gain the necessary skills to develop, implement and maintain software solutions.

Software engineers work in a variety of fields, including finance, industry, retail, healthcare, software publishing and computer systems design.1, 2

software developer:

$127,260/year

Software developers create computer software, systems and applications. They are involved with all  aspects of software design and development, including analysis, planning, developing models, identifying functionality issues, testing and maintenance. They may focus on specific types of software products, such as commercial software or consumer products, computer applications, or video games.3 

computer network architect:

$126,900/year

Computer network architects design and implement data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. When planning these networks, they consider an organization’s specific needs and requirements, like information security. During all stages of implementation, they test the equipment and the network to check for slowdowns, blackouts, or points of failure.4

Other roles for graduates of our software engineering master's program include: 

  • Computer programmer
  • Information systems manager
  • Data scientist
  • Information security analyst

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Program Outcomes:

By the time you complete this program, you'll be able to:

Apply the techniques, principles and methods you learned in the classroom to the design of software systems in multiple domains
Communicate effectively with stakeholders about technical concepts and requirements
Understand the fundamentals of software project management, including budget and human factors
Work effectively as a team member to create complex software systems that span all phases of the software life cycle
Choose the appropriate paradigms and methodologies for software projects

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Sources:

  1. LinkedIn, "Best Software Engineer Jobs and Industries," Jan. 23, 2023, at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/best-software-engineer-jobs-industries-get-ahead-by-linkedin-news (visited Feb. 13, 2024)
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm (visited December 04, 2023)
  3. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/it-and-tech/software-engineering-careers/

  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer Network Architects,
    at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-network-architects.htm (visited February 23, 2024).