Program Overview
Data Science Master's Program
Program Details
Degree
Master of Science
School
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Department
Mathematical Sciences
Available
On campus
Program Description
Data drives almost every aspect of our lives—and the demand for people who can gather, analyze and interpret that data has never been higher. Prepare to excel in this lucrative field with a data science master’s degree from Stevens.
A Program Designed By Data Scientists
Stevens’ data science master’s program fuses theoretical knowledge with practical skills applicable to careers in financial tech, business intelligence and analytics, academia, database management, government, cybersecurity and more. Our students learn to analyze complex data—including large-scale databases—and use state-of-the art modeling and visualization techniques to support the data-driven decision making for organizations of all types and sizes. Recent Stevens data science master’s graduates have been recruited by top companies like Amazon, Bank of America and Disney.
Concentrations
- Fundamentals of Data Science
- Data Acquisition and Management
- Data Security
- Business Applications
Program Admission Requirements
- Transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only)
- Statement of Purpose
- $60 non-refundable Application Fee
- Proof of English language proficiency
- GRE/GMAT test score(s) (Optional for Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Fall 2025); applicants who believe their GRE/GMAT scores demonstrate potential for success in graduate program may elect to submit those scores.
Program Facts & Statistics
- Mean Compensation of Program Graduates: $109,571
- Class of 2023 Data Science Outcomes (Within 6 Months of Graduation)
- Ranked #1 in New Jersey for Best-value Colleges (PayScale, 2024)
- Ranked #36 in the U.S. for Best Colleges (The Wall Street Journal College Pulse, 2024)
- Ranked #33 in the Nation for Best Master’s in Data Science Programs (Fortune, 2025)
- 97% Employed Within 3 Months of Graduation (Class of 2023 Data Science Average)
Related Programs
- Machine Learning Master's Program
- Applied Artificial Intelligence Master's Program