Master of Data Science

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Master of Data Science

Illinois Institute of Technology

Accredited degree (100% online)

Offered by the School of Computing, College of Tech Futures

12-15 months

13 courses total, 6-9 hours per week per course

$15,000 USD total cost

About $455 x 33 credits = $15,000, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based. Bachelor's degree is required

Save up to $2,730

You may be eligible to have your prior learning on Coursera recognized for credit

Your path to a high-impact career in data science

Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to pursue a diverse range of high-impact careers by mastering in-demand skills in machine learning, big data, and statistical analysis. This expertise qualifies you for roles like data scientist and data engineer in a field with a median salary of $100,910 and projected job growth of 19% over the next two decades (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Qualify for high-demand technical roles
Prepare for key positions like data scientist, machine learning engineer, data analyst, and more.
Capitalize on a high-growth market
Enter a top-ranked profession where 70% of industry leaders prefer applicants with advanced data skills.
Accelerate your career trajectory
With this Master of Data Science, move beyond entry-level analysis and step confidently into senior, strategic, and lead data science positions.
Join a powerful professional network
Leverage a global network of over 80,000 professionals to find and secure your next high-impact role.

Applications for the Spring A 2027 cohort are open!

  • Final deadline: February 8, 2027

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Designed for real-world career outcomes

$100,910

Average salary of a Data Scientist in the United States

36%

Projected job growth in the Data Science field for 2021-2031

113,300

Job postings in Data Science in the USA

Data Scientist

Analyze complex data to identify patterns and insights

Decision Scientist

Use data and models to guide business decisions

Statistician

Apply statistics to collect and interpret data

Machine Learning Engineer

Design and deploy machine learning models

Data Analyst

Analyze data to uncover insights and inform decisions

Where graduates work

AbbVie
Barclays
Microsoft
Quest Diagnostics
United Airlines

Spring A 2027 final deadline: February 8

Don't miss your chance to join this cohort!