Master of Data Science
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Master of Data Science
University of Pittsburgh
Accredited degree
Offered by the University of Pittsburgh, a top-ranked, Carnegie R1 research institution
20 months
10 courses total (30 credits), 9-10 hours per week
$15,000 USD total cost
Pay-as-you-go for the courses you enroll in, one term at a time
Performance-based admission
Start learning and show you’re ready, regardless of your background
100% online
Lecture videos, hands-on projects and live sessions with instructors and peers
Build in-demand tech and AI skills at a top university with no programming experience required
Advance or start your career with the fully online Master of Data Science (MDS) program from the University of Pittsburgh, a Forbes 2025 ‘New Ivy’ institution. This 30-credit program is designed for individuals from diverse academic backgrounds and provides core concepts in computation, statistics, predictive modeling, large language models (LLMs), and machine learning. Through experiential projects, you will learn to answer complex questions with data and build a professional portfolio at your own pace.
The Master of Data Science degree program is uniquely designed to teach the ethical use of data. You will explore the social impact of data science; develop skills in data exploration and visualization, data management and curation; learn to choose appropriate methods, validate findings, and make informed decisions as a responsible professional.
Admission does not require prior programming experience or a specific academic history beyond a 4-year bachelor’s degree. The fully accredited MDS program is performance-based, allowing you to secure full admission by earning a B or higher grade in the initial three-credit course.
What sets this program apart?
Interdisciplinary foundation
Applied project experience
Industry-relevant curriculum
Responsible data science
Career-building connections
Accessible pathway to entry
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Accredited degree
Offered by the University of Pittsburgh, a top-ranked, Carnegie R1 research institution
20 months
10 courses total (30 credits), 9-10 hours per week
$15,000 USD total cost
Pay-as-you-go for the courses you enroll in, one term at a time
Performance-based admission
Start learning and show you’re ready, regardless of your background
100% online
Lecture videos, hands-on projects and live sessions with instructors and peers
Accredited degree
Offered by the University of Pittsburgh, a top-ranked, Carnegie R1 research institution
20 months
10 courses total (30 credits), 9-10 hours per week
Build in-demand tech and AI skills at a top university with no programming experience required
Advance or start your career with the fully online Master of Data Science (MDS) program from the University of Pittsburgh, a Forbes 2025 ‘New Ivy’ institution. This 30-credit program is designed for individuals from diverse academic backgrounds and provides core concepts in computation, statistics, predictive modeling, large language models (LLMs), and machine learning. Through experiential projects, you will learn to answer complex questions with data and build a professional portfolio at your own pace.
The Master of Data Science degree program is uniquely designed to teach the ethical use of data. You will explore the social impact of data science; develop skills in data exploration and visualization, data management and curation; learn to choose appropriate methods, validate findings, and make informed decisions as a responsible professional.
Admission does not require prior programming experience or a specific academic history beyond a 4-year bachelor’s degree. The fully accredited MDS program is performance-based, allowing you to secure full admission by earning a B or higher grade in the initial three-credit course.
What sets this program apart?
Interdisciplinary foundation
Applied project experience
Industry-relevant curriculum
Responsible data science
Career-building connections
Accessible pathway to entry
No application needed
University of Pittsburgh offers a performance-based pathway for all learners for the Master of Data Science degree. Get admitted based on your performance in approved courses - no application required.
Complete a one-course pathway in Data-Centric Computing for credit. Achieve at least a B and on providing proof of your bachelor’s degree, you’ll be admitted to the degree program.
Learn more by watching a recording of the demo course, including a Q&A session — watch here.
*Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the successful course completion required to qualify for performance-based admission. Review the admissions process for this degree program for more information. Click on a specific course for details.
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学位总学费 15,000 美元
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30 个学分的数据科学硕士学位课程总学费为 15,000 美元。
学费每年更新一次。*
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注册课程后，无论您住在哪里，都只需支付该课程的学费。提供付款计划{2｝
可分期付款，对于超过 $300 的任何金额，提供 3 个月或 6 个月的灵活付款计划。（6 个月计划仅适用于秋季和春季学期，3 个月计划适用于夏季学期。）
Join Pitt, a center of Academic Excellence
The University of Pittsburgh, a world-class New Ivy and R1* research institution, offers a top-ranked degree grounded in academic excellence. You will learn from renowned faculty whose research, funded by organizations like the National Science Foundation, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the U.S. Department of Energy, and more, shapes the program’s holistic curriculum.
The program prepares you for leadership roles by providing hands-on experience solving data challenges with data from our community and corporate partners.
*R1 is an elite designation given by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education to universities with the highest levels of research activity. Typically, less than 5% of institutions qualify for R1 status
Summer 2026 cohort deadline extension: Closed
Don't miss your chance to join this cohort!
攻读学位
这些课程是学位课程的一部分。如果您被录取并注册，您已完成的课程可以计入您的学位学习，您的学习进度也可以随之转移。
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必须成功申请并注册。资格要求适用。各院校会根据您现有的学分情况，确定完成本课程后可计入学位要求的学分。单击特定课程了解更多信息。
Summer 2026 cohort deadline extension: Closed
Don't miss your chance to join this cohort!