UT MSCSO vs UPenn MAS-CS

I recently received an admission offer to UPenn's online MAS-CS program (I originally applied to MSE-SSC) and am trying to decide between Penn's MAS-CS and UT Austin's MSCSO.

A little background:

  • Currently working as a software engineer
  • Long-term goal is to move into cybersecurity
  • Employer provides about $5,000/year in tuition assistance
  • UT Austin would be essentially free
  • Penn would cost me roughly $5,000 out of pocket per year
  • I would complete either program part-time while working full-time
  • I plan to spend my career in Texas

For those who have attended or seriously considered either program:

  • How would you compare the quality and rigor of the coursework?
  • Which program would open the most doors for me?
  • Looking back, would you make the same choice again?

Posted Jun 12, 2026, 8:11 PM UTC

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