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62 Best Master's Data Science Universities in the United States

Brandeis University leads the 62 Master's Data Science universities in the United States at #497 in the QS World University Rankings 2023. CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545) and Wayne State University (#181 in United States) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 75 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #497 (Brandeis University) to #545 (CUNY Graduate School and University Center); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Wayne State University has the largest research record in this group, with 11,241,502 citations and an h-index of 757. 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 61 public to 1 private institutions. By location, New York (1), Massachusetts (1) and Missouri (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Loyola College, founded in 1852. Connecticut State University System is the largest, with 100,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years and Estimated program length: 12 months; Course length: 8 weeks. 79% are full-time and 16 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (99% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake). State University of New York at Binghamton offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at USD 15,185 a year and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences the most at USD 40,530; the middle of the range is about USD 17,080. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Data Science in the United States?

Brandeis University (QS World #497), CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545) and Wayne State University (#181 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Data Science in the United States?

Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Master's Data Science in the United States?

61 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Data Science course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with Estimated program length: 12 months; Course length: 8 weeks the next most common.

When do Master's Data Science courses start in the United States?

Spring is the main intake — 99% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Master's Data Science online with a university in the United States?

16 of these courses are listed as online.

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