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Online Master of Science in Computer Science from US$5,828 (~A$8,442, Was US$6,604) @ Georgia Tech

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Online Master of Science in Computer Science from US$5,828 (~A$8,442, Was US$6,604) @ Georgia Tech
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Caleb Mahon on 12/01/2023 - 03:40 omscs.gatech.edu (4817 clicks)
Last edited 12/01/2023 - 09:28 by 1 other user

Georgia Tech is ranked #38 in the World University Ranking

Get a 100% online master's degree in computer science from a prestigious American university for only US$5,828 (Was US$6,604), can also attend a graduation ceremony after completion:

Q: Is there be a graduation ceremony? If so, are students required to attend?
A: OMS students are welcome to participate in the Graduate Commencement Ceremony that is held on campus for Fall and Spring graduates. Participation is not required but is welcomed. There is no summer commencement ceremony.

Q: How will this degree appear on my diploma and/or transcript?
A:The name "Online Master of Science" is an informal designation to help both Georgia Tech and prospective students distinguish the delivery method of the OMS program from our on-campus degree. The degree name in both cases is Master of Science in Computer Science.

And yes, you will get a @gatech.edu email account.

For this degree, students must finish a total of 10 courses, 1-3 courses per semester, each of which costs US$540. An extra US$107 technology change per semester applies. There was a US$194 institutional charge per semester but just been eliminated, therefore the discount is about 10-20% off. The overall cost is determined by how quickly you can complete the programme:

Total Semesters Courses per Semester Total Cost
4 2-3 US$5,828
5 2 US$5,935
6 1-2 US$6,042
7 1-2 US$6,149
8 1-2 US$6,256
9 1-2 US$6,363
10 1 US$6,470

Check this spreadsheet for course details: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRyHrRhH2V52…

Not interested in Computer Science? There are also 13 alternative Master's degrees available online, including:

  • Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
  • Master of Science in Analytics
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Cybersecurity
  • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Medical Physics
  • Master of Science in Operations Research

(Some are more expensive than CS)

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Comments

        • rokufan on 12/01/2023 - 21:34

          Exactly. Reality is a little different from the media narrative. The students with hundreds of thousands in debt have gone to Ivy League colleges/universities and that includes very expensive boarding fees. Not many students are actually doing that. It's a rich kid's game unless you get a scholarship. Most go to more affordable state colleges with costs broadly similar to Australian universities.

          • tmonkey on 12/01/2023 - 22:42
            +4

            @rokufan: While I agree state colleges in the US are more affordable than Ivy League schools there are still vast differences in costs between US and Australian universities and the cultures around them. The University of Georgia is the preferred university for most Georgians, part of the same Uni system as Georgia Tech. (I'm using UGA because it's website is simpler on the costs page.) For instate tuition, the annual fees are $27,542 per year. This includes accommodation and meals, but UGA is a couple of hours outside of Atlanta and the majority of students need accommodation. If you're comparing just tuition, fees and books it's a little over $12k per year. US unis are four years vs three in Australia. The key difference is that in the US student loans incur interest, and for many loans interest starts accruing on day one. In 2023 federal student loan interest rates are at 4.99%, while private loans can be up to 15% (most loans are federal). So upon graduation your tuition has been around $50k, accruing interest the whole time, but zero payments have been made. If you borrowed for accomodation and meals (as many do), at graduation you can easily be well over $100k in debt for a in-state undergraduate degree at a public school, all of it continuing to accrue interest. Repeat a year, change majors, or drop out and things can escalate very rapidly. If your child decides to go to an out of state public school your costs have now doubled, and for a private school anything goes.

            The culture in the US is college is when kids first move out of home and become independent. Unlike Australia, most students do not continue as if it was high school and remain living with mom and dad, catching the bus to uni and coming home to dinner. They now have an apartment, car, and food expenses, while learning to live away from home and manage school, social lives and jobs for the first time with little support from family. I spent over 25 years living in the US and watched several of my friends kids graduate high school and go to Uni. It is a very different process to Australia, and I really hope my three kids forget that they also have US passports in a couple of years when they are deciding where to go for uni!

            • hayne on 14/01/2023 - 02:05
              +1

              @tmonkey: So, this comment is probably the most valuable in the whole board and deserves the most upvotes.

              But because it's long, considered and grounded in facts, it probably won't get many.

              Here, have one…

  • dukeGR4 on 12/01/2023 - 09:20
    -3

    thanks bought 10

  • shaybisc on 12/01/2023 - 09:25
    +1

    Who would be a likely candidate for this? You've got a 3.0 GPA bachelors degree in computer science so you're probably working full time in a well paid job, no? Does this help in your brilliant career?

    • dodoli on 12/01/2023 - 10:28
      +1

      Nah with this you can get into FAANG and make 300k USD a year

      • Keplaffintech on 12/01/2023 - 11:08
        +3

        If you can code at the level required to get into FAANG you can get the job regardless of whether you have a masters in Comp Sci or not

        • dodoli on 12/01/2023 - 18:18
          +1

          They force you to do A LOT of coding in these classes so you git gud. It's good for people having the potential but lacks the self discipline to follow free online resources in their spare time.

          Lol Do people still think going to colleges are just for getting a title or degree these days? Like those boomers who work sales jobs.

          • fredblogs on 12/01/2023 - 23:46
            +1

            @dodoli: no way would this be better than leetcode for getting into FAANG

  • cerealsmok3r on 12/01/2023 - 09:38

    very interesting deal and will share it with my mates

  • Akya on 12/01/2023 - 09:40
    +1

    Master of Science in Medical Physics is listed as one of the alternative online Masters. If you want to pursue the path of becoming a medical physicist in Australia/New Zealand, you must complete an ACPSEM accredited postgraduate degree.

  • Gorodemon on 12/01/2023 - 09:52
    -1

    So….uhmmm…what's the advantage of this program compared to those countless free courses on Udemy?

    • greatlamp on 12/01/2023 - 10:19
      +2

      Have you ever tried any of those udemy courses? They aren't exactly high quality

    • AngoraFish on 12/01/2023 - 10:46
      +2

      You're paying for a piece of paper to add to your resume.

  • dealzitis on 12/01/2023 - 09:54
    +17

    Not discouraging anyone but as an ex-MS in CS student at GATech this one is a tough degree and not like any other online program. The standards are high and the grading can be difficult. Group exercises require working across odd timezones. Probation requirements are challenging with minimum B grade in 2 courses. Only do if you are serious.

    • ilovefullprice on 12/01/2023 - 10:38
      +1

      I mean if you are doing a course like this in the first place, you have to be serious right?

    • RQNinja on 12/01/2023 - 19:12

      Crazy. What did you study before Ms comp sci?

    • ts13 on 13/01/2023 - 03:53

      Appreciate the insight. Perhaps ozbargainers taking the course together can do group exercises within Australia. A slack or discord for Australian students could be helpful where previous graduates can share their experiences and current students can work together.

  • Buy2Much on 12/01/2023 - 10:04

    FYI, QS World Top Universities website ranks it #88. To put that in perspective with Aust universities, ANU ranks #31, Uni of Sydney #40, Uni of Melbourne #41, UNSW #45, UQ #46, Monash #57, UWA #92, Uni of Adelaide #109.

    • dodoli on 12/01/2023 - 10:31

      I think it ranks top 10 or 20 for computer science.

    • ilovefullprice on 12/01/2023 - 10:34

      It also depends on what you study. Georgia Tech is pretty big in comp science.

      • Buy2Much on 12/01/2023 - 10:43
        +3

        Correct. According to Times Higher Education, in 2021 it ranked #13 in the world for Computer Science if that’s your study subject.

        • Dealor on 12/01/2023 - 15:03

          Wow that's really impressive and you can have the off-the-campus degree for even lower price than the Oz one. It's a sure go for me.
          Edit, currently ranking 17

  • starspawn on 12/01/2023 - 10:08
    +5

    Really solid post!

    It is great to see how the doors are opening in Online study.

  • fry888chip on 12/01/2023 - 10:11
    +6

    Here in my garage… just bought this new Lamborghini here…. but you know what I like more than materialistic things? Knowledge!!!

  • Maq on 12/01/2023 - 10:24

    Is the fee same for local and international students?

  • Deathdefy on 12/01/2023 - 10:35
    +6

    Will probably do this!

    I have been looking for a cheap completely online masters of data analytics or computer science for years - and yeah, Australian universities seem to universally sit at $24k a year with a full unit load, so times 2, and a frustrating number have no purely online option. International options are hard to exhaustively research - I've googled and reddited a few times but never stumbled on Georgia Tech.

    Amazing find. Oh, and at least one use case for these:
    IT professionals potentially transitioning from software engineering / cybersecurity / other streams to data science without wanting to tank their pay and level by going entry-level for direct experience.

    Absolutely wouldn't do this if I were entry level or a recent IT grad; would just try and learn on the job in a data science team.

    Obviously not an impulse purchase item - but great find.

  • sputmayer on 12/01/2023 - 10:38

    Bit confused so if anyone can help itd be great. Cost for cyber security suggests around $10000 USD based on this page

    https://pe.gatech.edu/degrees/cybersecurity#tab-how-to-apply…

    Cost & Aid

    Tuition and Fees
    Program Tuition      $9,920
    Program Credit Hours 32
    Cost/credit hour $310

    Term Fees* 
    Institutional Fee                $194 
    Technology Fee                 $107 

    • Caleb Mahon on 12/01/2023 - 11:29

      Yes its more expensive than CS. You will have to complete 10 topics (32 Credit Hours total), so the minimal cost if you complete everything in 4 semesters will be $9,920 + $107 * 4 = $10,348 (USD).

      The Institutional Fee ($194) was recently removed.

  • Ab3Fr0man on 12/01/2023 - 10:39

    Wow, I nearly attended Ga Tech in the 90s because of their biomedical engineering courses. Memories.

  • ColonialBoy on 12/01/2023 - 10:57
    -3

    Oxford University runs a Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in IT Systems Analysis and Design (Online) for £5,650. You get the full rights of being an Oxford graduate.

    • greatlamp on 12/01/2023 - 11:24
      +7

      Surely a Masters degree sounds a lot better on your resume than an Advanced Diploma?

      • ColonialBoy on 12/01/2023 - 16:19
        -1

        I came across this degree a decade ago:

        https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1918758

        "Despite what anyone here says, you ARE at Oxford University, when you complete you ARE a graduate of Oxford University, in fact you are the only non matriculated Oxford University students to graduate in the Sheldonian Theatre. You become a member of the Oxford University Alumni."

    • ilovefullprice on 12/01/2023 - 14:07

      Also, I think Georgia Tech ranks higher in comp science than Oxford.

  • zCrimson on 12/01/2023 - 10:58

    Is this a Online Master of Science course or a Master of "The" Science course?

    • Caleb Mahon on 12/01/2023 - 11:32
      +2

      From their website:

      Q: Will the degree I receive from the OMS CS program be the same as the on-campus MS in Computer Science or will my degree say “Online”?

      A: Your diploma will read "Master of Science in Computer Science," exactly the same as those of on-campus graduates. There will be no "online" designation for the degrees of OMS CS graduates.

  • MuddyClear on 12/01/2023 - 11:05

    I would consider it if it was free

  • jag121 on 12/01/2023 - 13:27

    Would this course be tax deductible (if related to your work)?

  • enyacat on 12/01/2023 - 14:01
    +1

    Would you be attending lectures at like 2-5 am?XD

  • park on 12/01/2023 - 14:45
    +1

    I'm definitely not going to do this course, but am glad to see interesting overseas education deals like this on ozb

  • Dealor on 12/01/2023 - 15:06

    Currently ranking 17 on computer science on The Time Higher Education

    ABOUT GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), founded in 1885 as a trade school, is among the world’s leading technological and scientific research institutions.

    It has been ranked by Tech. Co as North America’s top public university for ‘the best-equipped graduates to make an impact in the world of technology’, and among the top 10 public universities in North America by U.S. News and World Report. It also produces more women engineers than any other institution in the nation.

    The university caters for more than 21,500 students in total and offers degrees through the colleges of Design, Computing, Engineering, Sciences, the Scheller College of Business and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.

  • Naoyin on 12/01/2023 - 15:53

    Is there fee instalment option for Ausralian students?

  • mini_wombat on 12/01/2023 - 15:54
    -2

    Not a deal for me …

    I never understood why education is treated as a business in Australia and not accessible to all :-(
    We should have free childcare, free schools and free universities.

  • jimbler on 12/01/2023 - 16:16
    -1

    What can this do for me?

  • findingbargains on 12/01/2023 - 16:28

    For comparison, each subject in the Master Of Cyber Security (Online) at UNSW is around $A4600 and you have to complete 12 subjects. I'm sure other streams of comp sci are similar cost. A total rip off compared to this deal, which no doubt also comes with a better reputation compared to UNSW and other overpriced local universities.

  • rinco on 12/01/2023 - 16:37
    +1

    The decline of tertiary education relevance presents opportunities such as this: a cost effective method for ticking a box in a few job interviews - assuming 3+ years of your life costs nothing. Sure I have a bachelors and a masters. But I am from the old school that was misled into thinking this to be important. My advice for any young aspiring comp-sci wannabe is… forget uni.

    • RQNinja on 12/01/2023 - 17:54

      If I want to pursue myself into tech and get a programming or consulting position, if not this degree uni, where else I should pursue?

      • rinco on 12/01/2023 - 20:03
        +1

        First of all - great question. My answer is a combination of online courses and industry certifications.

        For online courses you will want a mix of both cutting edge tech and comp-sci fundamentals. Cutting edge stuff like… how to prepare data for ML models.
        Fundamentals stuff as in… what is the difference between a quick sort and a bubble sort. A tertiary education will go deeper yet for the most part is useless e.g. calculating the big O notation of said sorts.

        Industry certifications sadly seem to be more valued despite being easier to obtain. Often these are specific to a certain product. I suggest any cloud-related certification will get you much further career-wise than any tertiary qualification. Both in terms of longevity and current demand.

    • leetguy101 on 14/01/2023 - 12:09

      But Georgia Tech is a really good comp sci uni…?

  • Bigredkeg on 12/01/2023 - 17:05

    Is this applicable if i hate my current career/life and would like to make a leap into tech?

    edit - serious question.

  • Hangryuman on 12/01/2023 - 17:51
    -5

    'Online Master of Science in Computer Science from US$5,828' ?

    reminds me of when I was a TAFE teacher of computing, and 3 South Asian students I'd never seen before were seeking exemption from my Excel spreadsheets class

    they walked into my classroom, and their leader told me they all had Masters of Computing Science from some upstairs city 'university'

    so I started with my usual first basic question - OK 'how do you create a formula in Excel ?'

    the young guy consternated cut me off - 'Sorry Sir - we NEVER TOUCHED A COMPUTER !!!'

    • easternculture on 12/01/2023 - 19:14

      Most likely someone from gumtree did the coursework on their behalf

  • goldiep on 12/01/2023 - 20:51

    Is this unusually low cost?

    Why do the movies portray these"college funds"? To bank roll a few years partying and taking subjects?

    • park on 13/01/2023 - 11:01

      On campus tuition fees are much higher, yes

  • purelysam on 12/01/2023 - 22:37
    +1

    Do you need to do the IELTS having previously completed an undergrad from an Aussie uni?

  • GoodToGo on 12/01/2023 - 23:06
    +2

    As a Georgia Tech graduate, having a bit of laugh seeing this post. Never thought a Georgia Tech degree would make the cut here!

  • bbbargain1 on 13/01/2023 - 11:44

    What's the value doing this for my position if someone can please critique my thinking?

    I'm a mechanical engineer working FIFO earn 230k incl super mid 20s. Expect in the future I can pivot to Perth based roles for lifestyle purposes. I figure I should pursue my career down that path and become an expert in my industry or into leadership roles. I think the comp Sci is a romantic idea with Americans earning 300k per year USD but from the sounds of it this is a tough course. Maybe get my company to sponsor an MBA to tickle that itch of learning more.

    Not to mention I don't think in Australia the comp Sci opportunities are as good as USA? No doubt they are good opportunities, but relative to my current salary it wouldn't be worth 3 years grind for this masters.

    • Nuggets on 14/01/2023 - 14:32

      I would only do this degree if you want to learn. It is a tough course, and will require dedication and several years to complete. Unless you plan on tackling it full time, don't expect to finish it in less than 3 years. If you are working full time, the most you should expect to be able to bear is 1, maybe 2 courses at a time. 1 course at a time takes the total degree length to just over 3 years.

  • phaminator on 14/01/2023 - 01:15

    Is there a prerequisite for these courses? i.e. Bachelor's degree. I only have an Adv Diploma

    • [Deactivated] on 14/01/2023 - 09:59

      Yes, you need a bachelors. They will not consider anything else.

  • assarabbiya on 15/01/2023 - 03:37
    +1

    Thanks OP - I've been self-studing data analytics / machine learning / statistics and the analytics stream seems quite interesting. Few questions:

    1. How do I determine the number of topics required to complete the degree? The Program Credit Hours is 36
    2. Do ppl find the salary prospect of analytics / ML in OZ attractive? Quick search of salaries in US and OZ seem to indicate ~$100k USD/AUD which is farcry from what you hear of ppl earning 200/300k in ICT / mechanical engineering - having serious self-reflection here earning less than half the aforementioned salaries with multiple OZ engineering degrees, maybe I'm just dumb or not ambitious enough :D
  • kaleidoscope on 15/02/2023 - 12:53
    +1

    Anyone on ozb applied? Do you have to do ielts / toefl?

    • seanyong on 19/02/2023 - 19:03

      No. If you are citizens or have an undergrad from the list of English waiver contries you do not need to have IELTS/TOEFL.

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