Nourish your research talents, advance your communication and critical thinking skills, and set yourself apart from the competition with a PhD in Computer Science.
The Department of Computer Science exists in one of the largest computer science and information technology corridors in the nation. It is in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., a major science and engineering research and funding center. This makes the area a rich source for PhD research opportunities. Our PhD graduates have been highly successful both in academic and industrial positions.
Key Features
- PhD program integrated with MS programs
- Students with a previous MS degree may be able to use some of previously taken coursework to count towards certain program requirements and required credits on a case-by-case basis
- Full financial support from the department through teaching/research assistantships or fellowships for full-time PhD students
- Leading-edge intra- and inter-departmental research opportunities
- High-quality graduate curriculum