Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Best Online Master’s in Data Science Programs

GRE required	No
Acceptance rate	32%
Graduation rate	40%
Approx. total program cost, out-of-state U.S. residents	$31,038

Loyola University Maryland’s online master's in data science program offers two modes of completing the program: normal and accelerated. For students applying to the accelerated track, two letters of recommendation are required, whereas for normal applicants, just one is required. The school requires international students to submit either TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores. The program does not have a standardized test score. On average it's 2023–2024 program student body had close to eight years of prior work experience before enrolling. There are 12 students per core course on average. Each credit is $995, and the deadline to apply for fall enrollment is August 1.

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Most Affordable Online Master’s in Data Science Programs

Retention rate	70%
Acceptance rate	32%
Graduation rate	40%
Approx. total program cost, out-of-state U.S. residents	$31,038

Loyola University Maryland offers an online master's in data science with two completion tracks: normal and accelerated. For the accelerated track, two letters of recommendation are required, while the normal track requires just one. International students must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores. The program does not require standardized test scores. The 2023–2024 cohort had nearly eight years of work experience on average before enrolling. Core courses typically have 12 students each. Each credit costs $995, and the deadline to apply for fall enrollment is August 1. Loyola University Maryland ranked No. 12 on Fortune’s 2024 list of the best online master’s in data science programs.

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