MS Data Science at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

Master of Science in Data Science Engineering Center (ECST 202) The on-campus Master of Science in Data Science program focuses on developing knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary and collaborative data science competencies including statistical analysis, data structures and algorithms, data mining, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data architecture and data visualization. The MSDS provides learners with a strong foundation in acquiring, cleaning and managing data. Learners will learn to analyze large datasets using data mining and machine learning techniques.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Data Science | Duration: 21 credit hours | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

The MS degree is a non-thesis degree, though students may have the opportunity to complete a capstone or project as part of the 30 required credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants must show promise of their ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student’s scholastic record. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3 .00 cumulative GPA in their prior degree program to be considered . International students may have country-specific requirements and /or English proficiency requirements . Strong applicants will also have an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale (3.0 = B)

Domestic applicants: USD 39,543 for the whole programme (2026-27). Tuition only for the full 30-credit on-campus Professional Master of Science in Data Science (Fall 2026-Spring 2027 rates, linear per-credit-hour); excludes student fees, books and one-time new student fee. In-state rate. Source

International applicants: USD 50,703 for the whole programme (2026-27). Tuition only for the full 30-credit on-campus Professional Master of Science in Data Science (Fall 2026-Spring 2027 rates, linear per-credit-hour); excludes student fees, books and one-time new student fee. Out-of-state/international rate (one rate for bo Source

Graduate programmes set their own entry terms and deadlines on their programme pages; all deadlines are 10:00 pm Mountain Time. Fall, spring and summer terms are billed for graduate students.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants, payable online. GRE or GMAT requirements and deadlines vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/graduateschool/admissions

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