39 Master's Programs in Software Engineering in North America

Specializations within software engineering

Top universities for Software Engineering in North America

Ranked by how many software engineering programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• Jacksonville State University (4)
• Carnegie Mellon University (4)
• Monmouth University (3)
• Concordia University Montreal (2)
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2)
• Centennial College (2)
• University of Maryland, College Park (2)
• Fort Hays State University (2)
• East Carolina University (1)
• Gannon University (1)

January intake in North America

4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Software Engineering (Online) — West Virginia University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Software Engineering MENG — University of Cincinnati · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Software Engineering — Cleveland State University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Software Engineering — University of Arizona · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Software Engineering in North America: common questions

How many software engineering programs are there in North America?

39 software engineering masters programs at 26 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a software engineering degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in software engineering in North America is 24,776 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 12,828 USD and 37,908 USD a year.

Can I study software engineering in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the software engineering programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (39 of 39).

Are any of these software engineering programs available online?

8 of the 39 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.