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School of Computing

Graduate Studies

Nationally Recognized

The School of Computing at Clemson offers a nationally recognized faculty that prides itself on the quality of its teaching and is very active in a wide range of research areas. Over 200 students are currently enrolled in one of our different graduate degree programs, which span a diverse set of research areas and prepare students for a variety of career goals in teaching, research, and industry.

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Advanced Degrees

The School of Computing offers eight graduate degree programs, with each containing a strong technical core that emphasizes the specialized development of research and technical skills. Our faculty is heavily involved in research, covering areas as diverse as artificial intelligence and assistive technology to computer animation and rapid prototyping.

Our graduates are recruited by top companies, ranging from automotive to financial. Beyond key industry jobs, many students decide to pursue academic careers at leading institutions to continue research across a diverse set of topics.

Degree Programs Admissions FAQ

Readiness Sequence + Masters Degree

Our MSCS Ready program is a great way to advance your career, earn a Clemson University-recognized credential, and jumpstart your pursuit of a master's degree in computer science or applied computing. When you have completed the Readiness Sequence, you can elect to continue your studies on the main campus in Clemson, at CU-ICAR in Greenville, SC, at the Zucker Center in Charleston, SC, or completely online.

WHO SHOULD APPLY: A year-long Readiness Sequence prepares those without undergraduate computer science backgrounds to enter the Master of Computer Science or Applied Computing program at Clemson.

DELIVERY: The sequence, beginning each fall, is available in a hybrid format with asynchronous and synchronous online components.

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Clemson's Supercomputer

Clemson University has one of the top supercomputers at a public institution: the Palmetto Cluster (PC). The PC makes use of more than 23,000 CPU cores. Any Clemson faculty, staff or student can register for an account and use the Palmetto Cluster free – a perk that puts Clemson students at an advantage.

Palmetto Cluster

Big Data Crunching

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