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100% Online Master of Science and Graduate Certificate in Data Science

Industry-Aligned | 100% Online | Competitive Tuition

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M.S. in Data Science

Merrimack’s 100% online Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) program develops well-rounded professionals with the technical, analytical, and communication skills needed to succeed as a data scientist.

  • No Coding Experience Required

  • 100% Online With Live, Weeknight Sessions

  • Taught By Industry Professionals

  • Competitive Tuition Under $21,000

  • Complete In 16 Months, Part-Time

  • 8 Courses, 32 Credits

  • Financial Aid Eligible

Graduate Certificate in Data Science

The Graduate Certificate in Data Science includes the first three “core” courses in R, Python, statistics, and data visualization. Students can start with the 12-credit certificate and apply the credits towards the 32-credit M.S. in Data Science program.

  • 100% Online

  • 24 Weeks, Part-Time

  • 3 Courses (12 credits)

  • No GMAT Required

  • $7,500 Tuition

  • Transfer Credits to Master’s Degree

  • 6 Start Dates Per Year

Accolades for Merrimack’s Data Science Program:

  • #10 – ValueColleges’ Top 25 Best Value Online Big Data Programs 2022
  • #15 – TechGuide’s 2024 Online Masters in Data Science

M.S. in Data Science Curriculum

Foundational Core (3 Courses)

If you do not have experience in statistics or coding, the foundational coursework gives you the framework needed to advance to more complex data modeling concepts. In addition, Merrimack offers free Bootcamps in R, Python, SQL, Tableau, and a review of Statistics.

Advanced Data Science Core (3 Courses)

These courses allow students the opportunity to apply their knowledge to industry applications and gain deeper understanding in an area of interest.

Application and Elective Courses (2 Courses)

These courses allow students to apply their knowledge to industry applications and gain a deeper understanding of an area of interest.

Succeed as a Data Scientist

Develop the technical, analytical, and communication skills you’ll need in the field of data science.

NBA’s Senior Director, Basketball Strategy & Analytics, and Senior Data Scientist, to teach “Advanced Sports Analytics”

Josh Orenstein is currently the NBA’s Senior Director of Basketball Strategy & Analytics and Senior Data Scientist. He has over a decade of experience in the sports industry as a data scientist. He analyzed 3D radar data that transformed performance evaluation and development in Major League Baseball. At the NBA, he uses advanced analytics to improve the competitiveness of the on-court product, evaluation of referees, and evaluation of collegiate basketball players. He is also a Lecturer at Columbia University



Where Can A Master of Science in Data Science Take You?

Potential career paths for graduates of the Master of Science in Data Science include:

Data Scientist

$152,260per year

Data Engineer

$115,440per year

Data Analyst

$80,104per year

Source: Glassdoor.com, Obtained October 2023

What Our Students Are Saying:

“Data Science is such a broad field, but this program covers so many of the aspects of it. From machine learning to data visualization, you’ll definitely see how many different possibilities there are to starting a career in Data Science.”

Data Science Graduate

“You could tell that they enjoyed their jobs and that they enjoyed teaching as well, which made it even more enjoyable to go through the program when you’re getting that kind of energy back from your professors.”

Data Science Graduate

“This is what people are looking for – the federal government, local government, private companies … it’s where you want to be right now.”

Data Science Graduate

“At Merrimack College, you’re going to get all of the support that you would need to be successful in the Data Science program. As a starting point, Merrimack College provided me with some initial boot camps or training sessions to help me become more familiar with the course material and once the program starts, you are linked with a success coach who checks in with you regularly”

Data Science Graduate

Nearly 200 graduates of the M.S. Data Science program are leading successful careers at companies such as: 

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Capital One | Cigna | CVS Health | IBM | Indeed.com| Liberty Mutual Insurance | Microsoft | Staples |  Thermo Fisher Scientific | Vertex Pharmaceuticals

A TOP GRADUATE SCHOOL

At Merrimack College, we’re proud of our long history of providing quality degrees to students entering the job market. Our faculty are more than just teachers. We are committed to helping you grow — academically, personally, and professionally — so that you graduate as a confident, well-prepared leader.

  • U.S. News & World Report 2022 #34 Best Regional Universities North
  • U.S. News & World Report 2022 #41 Best Value Schools
  • U.S. News & World Report 2022 #3 Most Innovative Schools
  • The Princeton Review 2022 Best Northeastern Regional College
  • Forbes Magazine 2019 Top 10 Most Innovative School – Regional Universities North
  • Money Magazine’s Best Colleges Most Transformative College 2019
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