Computer Science

UMass Boston

The Computer Science PhD Program prepares students for research careers in the software industry and in academia. It combines a commitment to theory with significant experience in software development. The areas in which students may carry out dissertation research are currently applied database research, bioinformatics, computer graphics, computer vision, cybersecurity, data mining, distributed software systems, high performance computing, network information systems, programming languages, theoretical computer science, and visual attention.
CIP Code: 11.0701

Graduate Doctorate On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Computer and Information Systems Managers | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Information Security Analysts | Computer Programmers | Software Developers, Applications | Software Developers, Systems Software | Web Developers

UMass Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a nationally-ranked public research university known for its inclusive culture, student-centered teaching and deep connections to the booming economy and rich civic life of Boston. Nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public research universities, UMass Boston is the most diverse research university in the Northeast.