College of Computing & Information Sciences
Data Science
Graduate-level statistics and machine learning, applied to a real employer dataset.
About this program
Graduate coursework in advanced statistical modeling, machine learning and data engineering, culminating in an applied capstone most students complete using data from their own employer under a data-use agreement the department helps negotiate.
What you will be able to do
- Design production machine-learning pipelines
- Apply advanced statistical modeling to real business problems
- Architect data engineering pipelines at scale
- Complete an applied capstone using an employer's own data
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| DS 510 | Advanced Machine Learning |
| DS 530 | Data Engineering |
| DS 590 | Graduate Seminar |
| DS 599 | Applied Capstone |
Where graduates go
- Senior Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Engineering Lead
- Analytics Director
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $108,700. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 97%.
DegreeM.S.
Credits30
Typical length2 years, part-time
CollegeCCIS
Median starting salary$108,700
Placement97%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.