MS Data Science in Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

In a world where technology continues to innovate and impact, learning at the intersection of engineering and data science puts you on the leading edge. Designed for engineers and scientists, the M.S. in Data Science in Engineering connects computational thinking with physical systems to solve complex industrial problems.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: ECE 566: Machine and Deep Learning; MMAE 506: Methods and Application of Deep Learning; ECE 572: Secure Machine Learning Design and Applications.

Career pathways

Graduates of the M.S. in Data Science in Engineering program are well-positioned for career success in data-driven engineering environments and leadership roles in the private and public sectors, such as: Data Engineer; Machine Learning Engineer; Data Scientist (2024 median annual wage: $112,590).

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission: You must complete the Illinois Tech graduate application , regardless of which graduate program you wish to pursue. Visit our admission website to learn more about what information and documents you need to apply. Specific requirements for this program include:

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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