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
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
STEM opt eligible
Yes
Supports F-1 Visa
Yes
Application deadlines
Fall 2026
- Deadline: February 15, 2026
Fall 2027
- Deadline: February 15, 2027
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Results that work for you
Data Science MS
$101,000
Market salary in 2021
Job titles
Top industries
Top employers
17.7%
Projected growth in 2020-2030. Source: Lightcast™ 2022 and alumni data.
17th
UW–Madison graduate computer sciences programs were ranked 17th for Best Graduate Computer Sciences 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.
- Statistical models and methods
- Algorithms
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine learning
- Database management
- Data visualization
- Human-computer interaction
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