Data Science MS

Master of Science in Data Science

Is this program right for you?

Our world increasingly depends on data and computing to produce valuable knowledge and to make critical decisions. With the interdisciplinary Master of Science in Data Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, you will be uniquely prepared to meet this rapidly growing need in a variety of industries.

This collaborative degree between the Statistics and Computer Sciences departments enables you to think critically, compute efficiently, model and analyze effectively and behave ethically with data
Complete the 30-credit coursework in three core areas (statistics, computer sciences, and machine learning) to learn computational and statistical skills applicable to address data-rich problems across fields
Our accelerated program prepares you to meet the evolving needs of today’s data-driven world or to pursue further education in related fields

Education that works for you

Develop the high-demand technical and statistical skills necessary to responsibly analyze and use data with the UW–Madison MS in Data Science.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Data Science

Commitment

1.5-2 years

Tuition

$1,600 per credit

Format

Accelerated

Face-to-face

Credits

30 graduate students

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall term

Offered by

College of Letters & Science

STEM opt eligible

Yes

Supports F-1 Visa

Yes

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Application deadlines

Fall 2027

Deadline: February 15, 2027

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Data Science MS

$112,590

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UW-Madison graduate statistics programs were ranked 12th for Best Statistics Programs in the latest U.S. News & World Report

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What you’ll learn

Get ahead in the dynamic field of data science with the Data Science MS program. Through a blend of theory and practice, you’ll master statistical methods, algorithms, and machine learning to extract knowledge from data and design interactive data visualizations.

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Statistical models and methods
Algorithms
Artificial Intelligence
Machine learning
Database management
Data visualization
Human-computer interaction

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