Educational Data Science MS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

The MS trains students in data analytics for education, including large-scale assessment and survey analysis, data mining and learning analytics, with an emphasis on critical quantitative methods for educational equity. It prepares future educational researchers and data analysts. Courses are offered in person and all requirements can also be completed online.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education | Department: Educational Leadership and Policy / Counseling, School and Educational Psychology (CEP courses) | Duration: 35 credit hours; 3 to 4 full-time semesters (full-time or part-time) | Intake: Fall (priority April 1, rolling to August 10); Spring (priority November 1, rolling to January 10) | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

An 18-credit core (CEP 500, 510, 522, 523, 541, 560), a data analytics course (CEP 508 or 513), two measurement and statistics courses (CEP 524-531, such as experimental design, structural equation modeling and hierarchical linear modeling), one policy and practice course, and a 5-credit capstone (individual guidance project or thesis).

Career pathways

Local, district and state education departments; public and private research agencies conducting educational assessments; schools, universities and colleges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE/MAT not required (scores sent are not considered). Application: online application with $50 fee; unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended; contact details for at least three recommenders who each submit an electronic letter; statement of interest on career goals and objectives. International applicants: original proof of degree, passport page, English scores (TOEFL, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic or Duolingo) dated within two years, and financial documentation. Minimum GPA not stated.

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 and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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