Data Science, M.S.
Program Snapshot
30 Credits
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Learn to master the ever-growing mountain of crucial data that businesses across the globe need help managing and understanding. Prepare for a solid career in data analytics, data management, and more.
Why Earn a Master’s in Data Science at New York Tech?
The Data Science, M.S. is designed for students with a computer science or related background interested in pursuing data analytics, machine learning, visualization, and more. To accommodate working professionals, courses are offered during day and evening hours, as well as weekends at the Long Island and New York City campuses.
You’ll learn how to employ data science concepts and methods to solve problems in business and scientific contexts and communicate these solutions effectively. You’ll study computing theory, languages, and algorithms, and use mathematical and statistical models to formulate and implement data analyses and learn to apply them ethically.
Our practical curriculum incorporates case studies in advanced topics of computer architecture from classic and modern processors, including large-scale systems. You may also participate in sponsored research projects alongside faculty members from funding sources such as the Department of Defense.
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What You’ll Learn
The Data Science, M.S. program, with its emphasis on real-world, applications-oriented training, provides a fundamental understanding of the methods and algorithms of data science, as well as insights into the theory and design of high-level programming languages and applications.
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Computer Science, Ph.D.
Train at the highest level for positions of leadership in industry or academia as you pursue independent research and collaborate with faculty on projects funded by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, and other organizations.
Research
Join interdisciplinary research teams in faculty-run labs focusing on applications involving machine learning, speech recognition, urban air quality forecasting, network security, medical informatics, and other technologies.
Entrepreneurship & Technology Innovation Center (ETIC)
Contribute to innovation at the intersection of research and entrepreneurship in our specialized labs and state-of-the-art facilities. Join with faculty and fellow students to develop solutions for partner businesses and organizations.
Stats & Rankings
Top 20
University for fostering diversity and inclusion
Woman Engineering
36%
Projected growth rate for employment of data scientists 2021–2031
BLS
#15
Regional Universities (North)
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Career & Salary Outlook
Job Growth
Employment of data scientists is projected to grow 35 percent from 2022 to 2032. Approximately 17,700 openings for data scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. (BLS)
Career Options
- Applications Architect
- Advanced-Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Data Developer & Engineer
- Infrastructure Architect
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Statistician
Salary Projections
The median annual wage for data scientists was $108,020 in May 2023 with the highest 10 percent earning more than $184,090. (BLS)
Program Details
Learn more about the Data Science, M.S. program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship and funding opportunities.
Thank you for your interest in the master’s degree in data science.
Eligibility Requirements:
- B.S. or its equivalent from an accredited college or university
- Minimum GPA of 2.85 for your undergraduate coursework
To apply, submit the following:
- Completed application
- $50 application fee
- Copies of undergraduate transcripts
- Copy of your college diploma or proof of degree
- Official GRE scores, if you are a graduate of a foreign university or have a GPA below the minimum (GRE Code: 2561)
Note that international students have additional requirements.
Explore opportunities to offset program costs, including New York Tech scholarships, graduate assistantships, and federal financial aid. M.S. in Data Science students have access to both research fellowships and teaching assistantships.
International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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