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    Online Master of Science in Data Science

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    Charlottesville, USMSOnline20 months
    $48,807.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    61
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Online Master of Science in Data Science at University of Virginia-Main Campus is a 33-credit, 20-month, online ms program based in Charlottesville, US. Tuition is $48,807.

    About the program

    The program covers foundational skills in data engineering, machine learning, statistics, ethics, computation, and domain-specific applications through an integrated interdisciplinary curriculum. It includes a team capstone project with an external partner.

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    Part-time option

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    After the program

    $103,500.00
    Avg starting salary
    $25,282.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Online Master of Science in Data Science at University of Virginia-Main Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Online Master of Science in Data Science at University of Virginia-Main Campus is $48,807 across 33 required credits.
    Is Online Master of Science in Data Science at University of Virginia-Main Campus online or in-person?
    Online Master of Science in Data Science at University of Virginia-Main Campus is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Online Master of Science in Data Science at University of Virginia-Main Campus take to complete?
    Online Master of Science in Data Science at University of Virginia-Main Campus is structured around 20 months and 33 credits.
    How large is the Online Master of Science in Data Science at University of Virginia-Main Campus cohort?
    Online Master of Science in Data Science at University of Virginia-Main Campus typically enrolls around 61 students per cohort.