

At Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, computer science is for everyone. You don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. The Align Master of Science in Computer Science is now available in a flexible format providing online course work in conjunction with three in person residencies. Align is a pathway to a master’s in computer science without a CS undergrad. It empowers motivated students and professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline to earn a master’s degree in computer science—within a flexible format.
Take online courses from anywhere, with the flexibility to 1) complete the courses online or 2) transfer to one of our strategically located campuses after you’ve completed the bridge portion of the program.
At Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, computer science is for everyone. You don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. The Align Master of Science in Computer Science is now available in a flexible format providing online course work in conjunction with three in person residencies. Align is a pathway to a master’s in computer science without a CS undergrad. It empowers motivated students and professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline to earn a master’s degree in computer science—within a flexible format.
Take online courses from anywhere, with the flexibility to 1) complete the courses online or 2) transfer to one of our strategically located campuses after you’ve completed the bridge portion of the program.
It takes both skills and connections to land a top job in tech. That’s why Khoury College’s online program includes three short in-person retreats (with travel and room and board included in tuition) at the beginning, middle, and end of the online bridge portion of your program.
From there, you can shape the format of your online computer science degree program in a way that fits into your work and family life—even if you work full time—while also gaining important tech connections.
It takes both skills and connections to land a top job in tech. That’s why Khoury College’s online program includes three short in-person retreats (with travel and room and board included in tuition) at the beginning, middle, and end of the online bridge portion of your program.
From there, you can shape the format of your online computer science degree program in a way that fits into your work and family life—even if you work full time—while also gaining important tech connections.
It takes both skills and connections to land a top job in tech. That’s why Khoury College’s online program includes three short in-person retreats (with travel and room and board included in tuition) at the beginning, middle, and end of the online bridge portion of your program.
From there, you can shape the format of your online computer science degree program in a way that fits into your work and family life—even if you work full time—while also gaining important tech connections.
It takes both skills and connections to land a top job in tech. That’s why Khoury College’s online program includes three short in-person retreats (with travel and room and board included in tuition) at the beginning, middle, and end of the online bridge portion of your program.
From there, you can shape the format of your online computer science degree program in a way that fits into your work and family life—even if you work full time—while also gaining important tech connections.
The full range of experiences are represented in the Align computer science degree program, including students with families and full-time jobs, as well as first-generation students. Align is a proven pathway to a masters in computer science without CS undergrad.
The full range of experiences are represented in the Align computer science degree program, including students with families and full-time jobs, as well as first-generation students. Align is a proven pathway to a masters in computer science without CS undergrad.
The full range of experiences are represented in the Align computer science degree program, including students with families and full-time jobs, as well as first-generation students. Align is a proven pathway to a masters in computer science without CS undergrad.
The full range of experiences are represented in the Align computer science degree program, including students with families and full-time jobs, as well as first-generation students. Align is a proven pathway to a masters in computer science without CS undergrad.
Employers are searching for the outliers—computer science experts with diverse backgrounds. Earning a masters in computer science without cs undergrad makes you highly employable. Companies and organizations also need people with the strong collaborative skills you’ll develop while working in diverse online teams in Align Online. In the rapidly expanding knowledge economy, virtual collaboration is increasingly more important than location.
Employers are searching for the outliers—computer science experts with diverse backgrounds. Earning a masters in computer science without cs undergrad makes you highly employable. Companies and organizations also need people with the strong collaborative skills you’ll develop while working in diverse online teams in Align Online. In the rapidly expanding knowledge economy, virtual collaboration is increasingly more important than location.
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2020–2030, USBLS
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Khoury College of Computer Sciences has 700+ industry partners, from established corporations and government organizations to unique startups and nonprofits. Supported by corporate and philanthropic partners like Meta, Google, Dell, Travelers, and Pivotal Ventures, Align is even listed as a “preferred” qualification for Amazon internships. Employers need the skillset and diverse perspective of those with a masters in computer science without cs undergrad.
Khoury College of Computer Sciences has 700+ industry partners, from established corporations and government organizations to unique startups and nonprofits. Supported by corporate and philanthropic partners like Meta, Google, Dell, Travelers, and Pivotal Ventures, Align is even listed as a “preferred” qualification for Amazon internships. Employers need the skillset and diverse perspective of those with a masters in computer science without cs undergrad.
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U.S. News & World Report
In Align Online, you’ll have the option to hold a paid, full-time computer science co-op or internship of 4-8 months during your program in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, and music. Co-op opportunities may be available in person or virtually.
U.S. News & World Report
In Align Online, you’ll have the option to hold a paid, full-time computer science co-op or internship of 4-8 months during your program in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, and music. Co-op opportunities may be available in person or virtually.
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
In Align Online, you’ll have the option to hold a paid, full-time computer science co-op or internship of 4-8 months during your program in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, and music. Co-op opportunities may be available in person or virtually.
U.S. News & World Report
In Align Online, you’ll have the option to hold a paid, full-time computer science co-op or internship of 4-8 months during your program in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, and music. Co-op opportunities may be available in person or virtually.
U.S. News & World Report
Give yourself the potential to earn double the national average salary after completion (USBLS, holders of a master’s in CS). Align graduates are employed in positions that include:
Give yourself the potential to earn double the national average salary after completion (USBLS, holders of a master’s in CS). Align graduates are employed in positions that include:
Give yourself the potential to earn double the national average salary after completion (USBLS, holders of a master’s in CS). Align graduates are employed in positions that include:
Give yourself the potential to earn double the national average salary after completion (USBLS, holders of a master’s in CS). Align graduates are employed in positions that include:
Learn if the Align Online computer science degree is right for you through a free, action-oriented workshop led by faculty from Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences. This event reveals how computer science applies to your everyday life. It also gives you a chance to connect and collaborate with other diverse learners from non-CS backgrounds to explore how your point of view could help shape computer science. Choose to attend virtually or in person.
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Align—a proven program that has graduated over 1,000 students who are highly in demand—is now available in this new modality, Align Online, to meet business needs and widen access to motivated learners regardless of geography. Khoury College led the way 10 years ago to create the Align program in computer science for students without a background in the industry; since then, institutions around the country have looked to Align as a model.
Learn if the Align Online computer science degree is right for you through a free, action-oriented workshop led by faculty from Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences. This event reveals how computer science applies to your everyday life. It also gives you a chance to connect and collaborate with other diverse learners from non-CS backgrounds to explore how your point of view could help shape computer science. Choose to attend virtually or in person.
Attend a Break into Tech Event
Align—a proven program that has graduated over 1,000 students who are highly in demand—is now available in this new modality, Align Online, to meet business needs and widen access to motivated learners regardless of geography. Khoury College led the way 10 years ago to create the Align program in computer science for students without a background in the industry; since then, institutions around the country have looked to Align as a model.
In the Align Online computer science degree program, you can leverage your background and apply CS in your area of expertise—or pivot to a new career. The program empowers you to solve problems across industries. With more diversity of thought in tech, you can help build a better future.
In the Align Online computer science degree program, you can leverage your background and apply CS in your area of expertise—or pivot to a new career. The program empowers you to solve problems across industries. With more diversity of thought in tech, you can help build a better future.
Align Online is designed to support you from application through graduation and while you’re on the job hunt.
Once you apply to Align Online, there’s no need to reapply after completing the academic bridge courses. You’re admitted to the MSCS from the beginning, for a total full-time program length of 2.5–3 years.
You’ll go through the program with a diverse group of peers without technical backgrounds. You’ll work collaboratively, exploring complex intersections across industries and solving interesting problems. You’ll form bonds that can lead to future networking and career opportunities.
Align Online is designed to support you from application through graduation and while you’re on the job hunt.
Once you apply to Align Online, there’s no need to reapply after completing the academic bridge courses. You’re admitted to the MSCS from the beginning, for a total full-time program length of 2.5–3 years.
You’ll go through the program with a diverse group of peers without technical backgrounds. You’ll work collaboratively, exploring complex intersections across industries and solving interesting problems. You’ll form bonds that can lead to future networking and career opportunities.
You’ll be taught by talented and industry-connected faculty who know how to teach graduate-level computer science to beginners—and love doing it. Align Online faculty are experienced in online instruction and create an engaging learning experience that supports your learning.
You’ll be taught by talented and industry-connected faculty who know how to teach graduate-level computer science to beginners—and love doing it. Align Online faculty are experienced in online instruction and create an engaging learning experience that supports your learning.
From enrollment up until you land your first job, we’re here to support you.
Questions? Join our weekly drop-in session
From enrollment up until you land your first job, we’re here to support you.
Questions? Join our weekly drop-in session
accomplished Khoury College alumni working in diverse positions and industries across the world
accomplished Khoury College alumni working in diverse positions and industries across the world
accomplished Khoury College alumni working in diverse positions and industries across the world
accomplished Khoury College alumni working in diverse positions and industries across the world
The first two semesters of graduate-level bridge courses prepare students of any undergraduate discipline for advanced coursework that includes program design, computer systems, and software development—and provides a range of electives that allow you to tailor the degree to your personal and professional goals.
Visit the course catalog website for a complete course list.
The first two semesters of graduate-level bridge courses prepare students of any undergraduate discipline for advanced coursework that includes program design, computer systems, and software development—and provides a range of electives that allow you to tailor the degree to your personal and professional goals.
Visit the course catalog website for a complete course list.
Complete all courses online, or choose to join us in-person for a later semester after completing the bridge portion of the program. You can match your experience and goals to the right city. Expert Northeastern faculty teach at each location and offer a range of impressive industry connections.
Complete all courses online, or choose to join us in-person for a later semester after completing the bridge portion of the program. You can match your experience and goals to the right city. Expert Northeastern faculty teach at each location and offer a range of impressive industry connections.
GPA minimums for bachelor’s degree (any field)
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application.
Note: Very few exceptions are made for otherwise outstanding students.
Test score minimums
We are currently waiving the GRE requirement for the Fall 2023 application term, per the University-wide COVID-19 policy.
Questions?
Email khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu
Letters of recommendation
Recommenders must submit letters via the Slate system.
Essays
Complete 2 of 3 essay prompts:
Didn’t find what you’re looking for? See the full application instructions.
To make the program accessible, Align offers potential financial support through a combination of paid, full-time co-op or internship placements, Federal Student Aid, and scholarships from Khoury College’s many philanthropic and corporate partners.
You will need a total of 44 credits to complete your Align Online program. The Bridge portion is 16 credits with 4 carrying over towards the 32 required for the MSCS. Check costs per credit here.
GPA minimums for bachelor’s degree (any field)
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application.
Note: Very few exceptions are made for otherwise outstanding students.
Test score minimums
We are currently waiving the GRE requirement for the Fall 2023 application term, per the University-wide COVID-19 policy.
Questions?
Email khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu
Letters of recommendation
Recommenders must submit letters via the Slate system.
Essays
Complete 2 of 3 essay prompts:
Didn’t find what you’re looking for? See the full application instructions.
To make the program accessible, Align offers potential financial support through a combination of paid, full-time co-op or internship placements, Federal Student Aid, and scholarships from Khoury College’s many philanthropic and corporate partners.
You will need a total of 44 credits to complete your Align Online program. The Bridge portion is 16 credits with 4 carrying over towards the 32 required for the MSCS. Check costs per credit here.