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Master of Data Science

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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.

Careers

Prepare for in-demand jobs in a growing industry

  • Develop your capabilities to perform big data management, apply machine learning techniques, design database modeling, present data visualization, and communicate data insights.

  • Potential careers include: data scientist, data analyst, data coordinator, data engineer, and analysts in sectors such as business, healthcare, supply chain, market research, sales, recruiting, finance, and data governance and compliance.

  • Build a portfolio of projects throughout the program based on real-world examples to share with potential employers.

  • Enjoy access to Pitt career services which include a job opportunity board, resume writing and cover letter support, interview preparation assistance, salary negotiation training, and membership of the Pitt Alumni Association.

  • Learn to lead data-driven initiatives in an ethically responsible way, helping to set the parameters of a rapidly expanding field with massive social impact.

  • Upon completion, you’ll receive a diploma from the University of Pittsburgh to enhance your resume. The diploma is the same for all graduates, whether the program was completed online or on campus.

Work at top companies and tech giants
Other graduates from the School of Computing and Information have gone on to work at ALCOA, UPMC, Apple, Naval Nuclear Lab, NSA, IBM Research, Duquesne Light Company, CGI, Fast Enterprises, and Microsoft.
Earn more with a master’s degree
The median annual salary of a data scientist was $103,000 in May 2022.
Join the growing class of data talent
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the number of 168,900 data scientist jobs will grow by 35% between 2022 and 2032.
Demonstrate your leadership capabilities to prospective employers
Develop skills such as data management, machine learning, data mining, database modeling and data visualization.

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!