Data Science Master's Degree
Data drives almost every aspect of our lives—and the demand for people who can gather, analyze and interpret that data has never been higher. Prepare to excel in this lucrative field with a data science master’s degree from Stevens.
Stevens’ data science master’s program fuses theoretical knowledge with practical skills applicable to careers in financial tech, business intelligence and analytics, academia, database management, government, cybersecurity and more. Our students learn to analyze complex data—including large-scale databases—and use state-of-the art modeling and visualization techniques to support the data-driven decision making for organizations of all types and sizes. Recent Stevens data science master’s graduates have been recruited by top companies like Amazon, Bank of America and Disney.
The data science master's program at Stevens is available on campus or fully online. Visit the link below to learn more about and apply to the online program.
The Stevens Advantage
The Stevens data science master’s program is customizable to meet the needs of busy professionals, offering a fully online option. Located just 15 minutes from Manhattan’s global commerce hub, Stevens opens doors to networking and recruitment opportunities with global technology heavyweights like Google, Microsoft and Bloomberg, as well as some of the world’s largest banks and financial institutions.
Data Science Program Features
Flexible data science curriculum
Interdisciplinary program
4 optional concentrations
Research credit available
Thesis and non-thesis options
Data Science Concentrations
Fundamentals of Data Science
Data Acquisition and Management
Data Security
Business Applications
We welcome applicants who enjoy data analysis and bring a strong mathematics or computer science background. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in either field, meet several mathematics prerequisites and demonstrate proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R or MatLab. Contact Graduate Admissions for more details.
Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution
Official college transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose
TOEFL/IELTS scores (for international students)
A competitive GRE or GMAT score*
*GRE/GMAT is not required for part-time students.
For information about fellowships and assistantships, contact Graduate Admissions. Contact >
A Program Designed By Data Scientists
This program is available fully online through Stevens Online. Our award-winning online platform gives you the flexibility to pursue your degree in your own time, your way — and gain knowledge and skills you can apply to the workplace immediately. You’ll study online with the same esteemed professors as on campus.
Putting You on Track for Professional Success
The data science master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:
Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Data Engineer
Statistician
Network Engineer
AI Research Scientist
Data Analytics Specialist
Companies Hiring Data Scientists:
Amazon, Bank of America, New York University, Cityblock Health, Disney Streaming Services, Two Sigma Investments, LLC.
A Tech Forward Education
I chose Stevens because the curriculum design covers good basics. They faculty also help the student to understand the importance of data and its patterns.
Baby Vilikala
Data Science Graduate
I've always been able to ask professors questions, whether related to class or not, and they’re always willing to clear up concepts and explain things. The professors were a big part of why I picked Stevens, and I definitely had the right impression.
Viral Shankar
Data Science Graduate
My graduate studies experience can be summed up in three words: research, networking and leadership. The environment at Stevens is diverse and I have met a lot of people with different backgrounds. I improved my communication skills through teamwork and learned the importance of taking ownership. I also landed a couple of jobs –Graduate Student Ambassador and Graduate Teaching Assistant.
Baby Vilikala
Data Science Graduate
Don’t be afraid to take the electives that you want to take. There's a lot of room to grow in fields that are relatively unexplored and carve your own niche with Stevens’ wide assortment of classes and excellent professors.
Viral Shankar
Data Science Graduate
I chose Stevens because the curriculum design covers good basics. They faculty also help the student to understand the importance of data and its patterns.
Baby Vilikala
Data Science Graduate
I've always been able to ask professors questions, whether related to class or not, and they’re always willing to clear up concepts and explain things. The professors were a big part of why I picked Stevens, and I definitely had the right impression.
Viral Shankar
Data Science Graduate
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