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Master of Data Science

Learn more about the MDS program at a live webinar on November 21. Register here!

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Master of Data Science

University of Pittsburgh

Accredited Master’s Degree

Offered by the University of Pittsburgh, a highly-ranked, Carnegie R1 public research institution

20 months (part-time)

Finish this 30-credit program in 20 months (9-10 hours per week), working at your own pace.

Learn from anywhere

Lecture videos, hands-on projects and live sessions with instructors and peers.

$15,000 Tuition Cost

Pay-as-you-go for the courses you enroll in, one term at a time, with flexible payment options available.

Admissions information

This program is targeted at highly motivated graduates and working professionals looking to upskill in this area, as well as graduates entering the field of data science from an unrelated or non-STEM academic or professional background.

The pathway to admission is simple – fill out the enrollment form and earn a grade of B or higher in the Performance-Based Admission course to move into student status. No transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, or exams are required.

At Pitt, there are three academic terms per calendar year. Both Spring and Fall terms are 15 weeks long, while the Summer term is 12 weeks long. Spring 2025 dates will be announced soon.

Click the “request info” button at the top of the page to get access to preview the program and decide if Pitt’s Master of Data Science is right for you. This preview course is free and your progress will transfer if you choose to enroll in the master’s program for the Spring 2025 cohort later on. Click “Request info” today to gain access.

Admissions information

Gain admission into the degree through your performance in one introductory course. No transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, or exams are required! Details.

  • Enrollments close: December 22, 2024
  • First day of classes: January 8, 2025

Get a Head Start on Your MDS! Click the ‘request info’ button above & receive early access to the “Data Centric Computing” PBA preview course. The best part? All your progress will transfer when classes start in January!

Upcoming Webinar

Join the Pitt team on November 21 as they discuss curriculum, admission, career outcomes, and more! Take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions in real-time with the Q&A feature. Register here for the webinar!

Admissions information

Gain admission into the degree through your performance in one introductory course. No transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, or exams are required! Details.

  • Enrollments close: December 22, 2024
  • First day of classes: January 8, 2025

Get a Head Start on Your MDS! Click the ‘request info’ button above & receive early access to the “Data Centric Computing” PBA preview course. The best part? All your progress will transfer when classes start in January!

Upcoming Webinar

Join the Pitt team on November 21 as they discuss curriculum, admission, career outcomes, and more! Take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions in real-time with the Q&A feature. Register here for the webinar!