Tulane University School of Science and Engineering Online Programs

Providing Opportunities for Innovation and Discovery

Online Graduate Programs Designed for the Future

Advance your career with flexible online learning from Tulane University. Earn a graduate degree from a top-tier research university while working with leading researchers, collaborating with peers across the country, and balancing your education with your professional goals.

Online Programs

Our Online Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science program empowers current professionals with the next-level computing skills to advance in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). It also equips technical professionals in other industries with the tools to pivot into a computer science career. Connect with world-class Tulane scholars who bring experience in various areas of computer science and a broad community of classmates from across the country.

Available online and on campus in part-time and full-time formats.

Designed for working professionals and recent graduates alike, Tulane's Graduate Certificate and Master of Science in River-Coastal Science and Engineering (RCSE) prepare students to address challenges in coastal resilience, water resources, flooding, and environmental change through interdisciplinary coursework and applied research.

Available online and on campus in part-time and full-time formats.

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Future-Focused STEM Education

We’re dedicated to preparing the next generation of professionals with the skills to tackle emerging global challenges that impact the future of health, energy, space, and climate.

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Expertise in Artificial Intelligence

Our faculty are exploring the global impacts of AI and machine learning — including one professor who was recognized as a key researcher by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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Professional Advisory Board

Our curriculum equips our graduates with the skills most valued by our industry partners from companies including NVIDIA, Dell Technologies Services, and Sandia National Laboratories.

Why Study Online With Tulane?

 

The Tulane School of Science and Engineering brings together science, technology, and innovation to address some of society’s most complex challenges. Our faculty are conducting impactful research in areas ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to health, energy, climate, and advanced technologies.

As an online student, you’ll learn from the same faculty who teach on Tulane’s New Orleans campus while benefiting from the flexibility needed to balance graduate education with your career and personal commitments.

"I believe that our students will graduate being able to see the connections between computer science and the rest of the world… We try to engage with both the cross-disciplinary aspects [and] the ethical aspects of how computer science affects the world."

— Aron Culotta, Professor in the School of Science & Engineering
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Accredited Science and Engineering Education

Our Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under its General Criteria, with no applicable program criteria.

What’s Happening at Science and Engineering

Choosing an online Master of Science in Computer Science program involves evaluating format, coursework, faculty, specialization options, resources, career outcomes, and admissions requirements to find the best fit for individual goals.
Tulane University's online MSCS program allows students to specialize in areas like AI, data science, and computational biology, tailoring their studies to career goals with flexible elective options.
Computer and information systems careers are in high demand. A strong education providing both broad foundational knowledge and specialized skills is crucial for success in this evolving field. Programs like Tulane's online MSCS degree offer this comprehensive approach.
The Internet of Things (IoT) connects hardware devices for data exchange, enabling real-time monitoring and control. It offers benefits across industries like healthcare, transportation, and finance, driving demand for IT professionals in network architecture, data analytics, and development.
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The next start date is approaching! Contact us to learn more about online programs at the School of Science and Engineering.

Spring '27 Priority Admission Deadline: November 15, 2026
Fall '27 Priority Admission Deadline: June 15, 2027

Looking for Additional Graduate Programs?

The School of Science and Engineering offers in-person graduate programs in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, earth and environmental sciences, neuroscience, and other STEM disciplines. 

Explore all graduate programs offered on Tulane’s New Orleans campus.

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