The Align Master's Program is designed for people like you. People with big, bold ideas who are ready to shift their career into overdrive. Now you can pursue a Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) with any bachelor's degree. You'll gain the knowledge to combine your background with CS and accelerate your career or explore a completely new calling in tech. No matter your prior experience, the age of information demands diverse perspectives—like yours.
As companies continue to seek diversely trained and educated candidates, like our Align students, there's no telling where you'll go. Align students secure jobs after graduation at top employers across the country, including:
Fill out the form on this page to watch our program video and learn how the Align Master's program has helped people from all different backgrounds break into tech!
"We all come from varied backgrounds. Though some of us started in STEM, many did not. We hope that studying CS will help us shape a better future for ourselves and to contribute to our communities."
Darshana Jaint, Align MS in Computer Science, 2021
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