Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA

Best Online Master’s in Data Science Programs

GRE required	No
Acceptance rate	93%
Graduation rate	60%
Approx. total program cost, out-of-state U.S. residents	$48,300

The online data science master's program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute requires three letters of recommendation. International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 90, IELTS score of 7, or Duolingo score of 115. The average work experience for students entering from 2023–2024 is around seven years, and there are approximately 20 students per core course. According to the school, graduates have landed positions at top companies like Amazon, Apple, Fidelity Investments, and Microsoft. The application deadline is rolling.

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Best Master’s in Data Science

Retention rate	88.00%
Acceptance rate	60.21%
Graduation rate	100.00%
Approx. total program cost, out-of-state U.S. residents	$48,600

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's 30-credit master's in data science offers full- and part-time options, with full-time completion in one to two years. For graduation, students can pursue a thesis or a semester-long industry project. Applicants need three recommendation letters, and international students must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores. Students report a mean base annual salaryof around $103,000 within six months of graduation. Applications are rolling, but funding consideration requires submission by January 1.

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Most Affordable Master’s in Data Science

Retention rate	88.00%
Acceptance rate	60.21%
Graduation rate	100.00%
Approx. total program cost, out-of-state U.S. residents	$48,600

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's 30-credit data science master's offers full- and part-time options, completable in 1-2 years. Students choose between a thesis or industry project. Three recommendation letters are needed, with English proficiency proof for international applicants. Graduates report a $103,000 mean salary within six months. Rolling admissions apply, with a January 1 funding deadline.

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Best Online Master’s in Computer Science

Retention rate	67.00%
Acceptance rate	86.96%
Graduation rate	84.00%
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$ 1,610

To apply for WPI's online master's in computer science program, three letters of recommendation must be submitted along with proof of English proficiency for international students. Students may opt to concentrate in areas such as cybersecurity, artifical intelligence, or big data. The median annual salary of graduates three months post-program is $97,000. The application process is rolling.

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Best In-Person Master’s in Computer Science

Retention rate	83%
Acceptance rate	66%
Graduation rate	87%
Tuition per credit, out-of-state	$1,610

At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis—with or without a thesis. Test scores may be submitted, and English proficiency scores are required for non-native learners. The average core course has about 18 students, and graduates earn $97,000 three months after program completion.

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Syracuse University MS in Applied Data Science Online

Our Updated Curriculum at Syracuse University Prepares You to Be a Leader in Data Science

Don't get left behind as the data science industry evolves. In as few as 18 months, earn your MS in Applied Data Science from Syracuse University, ranked #25 in Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs. Apply today to gain the analytical, technical and managerial expertise required to stand out in a competitive job market. No GRE required.

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GRE Required	No
Part Time	Yes

Berkeley's Data Science Master's

Master Key Skills in Data Mining, Machine Learning, Research Design & More

The online Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program is preparing the next generation of experts and leaders in the data science field and providing students with a UC Berkeley education without having to relocate. Students graduate with connections to UC Berkeley’s extensive alumni network in the Bay Area and across the world. All international applicants will be required to submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores.

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GRE Required	No
Part Time	Yes