Graduate Program

MS in Data Science

The program is designed for students with a background in any field of science, engineering, mathematics, or business, and can be completed in two to three semesters of full-time study.

Application and Deadlines

Our graduate admissions committee seeks motivated, qualified, and well-rounded applicants. A bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is preferred but not required.

MS in Data Science—Genomics Track

This educational program includes core components to develop competencies in fundamental data science concepts, computational biology and genomics as well as a sequence of workshops and seminars that aim to teach the most important applied bioinformatics workflow used by faculty in our institution.

Tuition and Fees

Based on 2023-24 tuition, the master of science in data science program is $63,040 which assumes 32 ASE credits. Fees and insurance in 2023-24 are $2,206 per semester. In addition, the international student fee is $53 per semester.

MS in Healthcare Data Science and AI

Our innovative, online MS program in Healthcare Data Science and AI is offered collaboratively by Georgen Institute for Data Science and the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Health Lab and provides working professionals with the opportunity to upskill and/or change career paths with formal training.

MS Program Outcomes

What career opportunities are available to University of Rochester master of science in data science graduates? Program alumni have found rewarding careers in small and large tech, healthcare, academia, research, finance, and manufacturing and services.

Advanced Certificate

The advanced certificate in data science prepares students to apply data science techniques, including machine learning, to derive insights from large data sets in various application domains.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page covers frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the master of science in data science program.