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Master of Data Science

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Master of Data Science

University of Pittsburgh

Accredited Master’s Degree

Offered by the University of Pittsburgh, a highly-ranked, Carnegie R1 public research institution

20 months (part-time)

Finish this 30-credit program in 20 months (9-10 hours per week), working at your own pace.

Learn from anywhere

Lecture videos, hands-on projects and live sessions with instructors and peers.

$15,000 Tuition Cost

Pay-as-you-go for the courses you enroll in, one term at a time, with flexible payment options available.

Tuition & financing

Affordable pay-as-you-go tuition

This program is affordably priced to accommodate the lives of working professionals. The tuition cost of the total program is approximately $15,000 —a fraction of the cost of most on-campus programs and most online MDS programs— regardless of your place of residency.

10 courses, 30 credit hours for the full degree
Total tuition for the program is $15,000 USD ($500 per credit hour for a total of 30 credits, capstone included).
Pay-as-you–go tuition
Only pay tuition fees for the courses you enroll in each term. Additionally, there is a $175 mandatory fee per term, which accounts for the Computing and Network Services Fee ($100) and the Program Administration Fee ($75).
Payment Plans Available
Payment plans are available for enrolled students with balances of $300 or more, spreading the cost over three or six months, depending on the term. Six months for Fall and Spring, three months for the Summer term.
Same faculty teaching on-campus
Learn from the same expert faculty teaching on-campus. Ask questions and reinforce your learning through regular live office hours with your instructors.

Admissions information

Gain admission into the degree through your performance in one introductory course. No transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, or exams are required! Details.

  • Enrollments close: December 22, 2024
  • First day of classes: January 8, 2025

Upcoming webinar

Join the Pitt MDS team on September 19 at 12 PM ET for an exclusive live webinar. Explore MDS curriculum, enrollment, and more. Plus, get the chance to ask questions during a live Q&A portion. Register now!

Admissions information

Gain admission into the degree through your performance in one introductory course. No transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, or exams are required! Details.

  • Enrollments close: December 22, 2024
  • First day of classes: January 8, 2025

Upcoming webinar

Join the Pitt MDS team on September 19 at 12 PM ET for an exclusive live webinar. Explore MDS curriculum, enrollment, and more. Plus, get the chance to ask questions during a live Q&A portion. Register now!