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    Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

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    Tallahassee, USMSOnline2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $37,644.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    32
    Credits
    $30.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at Florida State University is a 32-credit, 2-year, online MS program based in Tallahassee, US. Tuition is $37,644 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Covers information architecture, information quality assurance, usability, IT governance, information systems management, IT project management, user experience design, IT documentation, distributed information systems, data management, and mobile information systems. Focuses on IT skills for information provision environments.

    Focus: coursework
    U.S. News & World Report Best Online Graduate Information Technology Programs #8 (2026)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Exam Taken on or after August 1, 2011 Verbal –150 Quantitative –149 Writing –4.0 (preferred for BSIT/MSIT pathway)
    V 150 · Q 149
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Internet based TOEFL (IBT): 94 total / 24 writing (School of Information minimum, BSIT/MSIT pathway)
    IELTS
    required
    Min International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 (School of Information minimum, BSIT/MSIT pathway)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $14,020.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at Florida State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at Florida State University is $37,644 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at Florida State University online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at Florida State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at Florida State University take to complete?
    Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at Florida State University is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at Florida State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum 3.0 upper-division Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale)
    Is Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at Florida State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) at Florida State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.