Your Next Career Move Starts at Suffolk
Suffolk University’s College of Arts & Sciences provides a graduate education that’s as limitless as your goals. Earn your Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) in our engaging academic environment located in Boston.
Elevate your career with advanced programming and unlock new opportunities in the dynamic world of data with our transformative MSDS program. As a student in Suffolk’s data science master’s degree program, you will:
- Master industry-standard tools and programming languages
- Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams
- Navigate the ethical challenges of data privacy and usage
- Apply data insights to real-world problems
- Gain hands-on experience through internships and independent study
Take the next step in your data science career. Submit the brief form so we can support you on your road to a graduate degree.
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A Graduate Education that Knows No Bounds
MSDS Program Highlights
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This master’s program equips students with advanced technical training in machine learning, visualization, AI, and database management. You'll also develop practical industry knowledge and expand your professional network through invaluable opportunities for experiential learning.
What Makes Our MSDS Special
What Makes Our MSDS Special
In an age with rapidly growing technology and a rising use of generative AI, we prepare our students to respond ethically to data usage, misinformation, and privacy concerns. Graduates will know how to responsibly collect and process data, make informed decisions, and communicate their findings to different audiences.
An Affordable Degree, Designed For You
An Affordable Degree, Designed For You
We strive to make Suffolk financially accessible for every student through merit scholarships and a range of financial aid resources. Dedicated financial aid counselors are here to help you estimate costs, explore your options, and plan for the future.
See How Suffolk Supports You
See How Suffolk Supports You
From career planning to academic advising to caring for your well-being, you'll have an ecosystem of support behind you as you take this decisive step toward your future. There's a wealth of resources available to you through Suffolk CARES, the Career Center, student clubs and organizations, and more.
Our MS in Data Science Program by the Numbers
- 30 Credits*
- $177,677 Median Data Scientist Salary Per Year
- 35% Projected Increase in Data Science Job Openings by 2032
*Students with prior computer programming, math, and statistics coursework will complete 30 credits. Students without such an academic background may need to complete an additional 12 credits.
“The beauty of data science lies in its visual nature. Unlike mathematics, where you get hard numbers or formulas, here you produce charts and graphics as a result of your computation. Data science is essentially a science of educated storytelling.”
Dmitry Zinoviev, PhD, Program Director, Master of Science in Data Science
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From academic excellence to a thriving community, Suffolk offers everything you need to get to where you want to go.
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Begin an exciting next chapter of your life at Suffolk. Submit your application with these benefits:
- No GRE required
- A waived application fee (use code: RoadToSuffolk)
- Automatic consideration for scholarships
- A two-week admission decision for most programs
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