Master of Applied Data Science

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Master of Applied Data Science

University of Michigan

Accredited diploma

Offered by the University of Michigan, a top-ranked public research university in the U.S.

100% online

Hands-on learning from anywhere, engaging group discussions with professors and peers.

12 – 36 months

Approximate program length depending on course load.

$37,823 - $50,369 USD

Tuition rate is determined by residency.

Career Outcomes 

The Master of Applied Data Science is both for students who want to start or advance their careers in data science, and become a data science leader in their industry. 57% of our alumni reported an average salary of $121,000.00 or more upon graduation in 2022-2023.

Read the 2023 UMSI Employment Report.

Career Development

UMSI has a dedicated career coach for MADS students who works with you directly to provide personalized coaching for every phase of your job/internship search or career advancement. MADS students also have access to our online career resource library and UMSI CareerLink, a database of job postings and employer contacts only available to students in the School of Information.

Job and internship listings tailored to UMSI students from top employers
A valuable networking community of trusted employers and alumni
Opportunities to attend exclusive networking, recruiting and career education events led by employers, alumni and UMSI’s Career Development Office.
Individual career coaching sessions, professional development workshops, and employer/alumni panels

Watch a career development office webinar to learn more.

Alumni Network

University of Michigan School of Information’s 9,000+ alumni include data scientists, user-experience engineers, web designers, data engineers, librarians and archivists, entrepreneurs, and information architects.

Graduates have the opportunity to join the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan and network with over 630,000 living alumni around the globe. Go Blue!

Application information

  • November 15, 2024: Final Deadline for Winter 2025 Applications

Have questions? Attend an upcoming Information Session or email umsi.mads@umich.edu.