Data Science M.S.

Accelerate Your High-Tech Career in Data Science

Data science lies at the intersection of statistical methodology, computational science, and a range of application domains.  The industry-relevant curriculum in University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Data Science Master of Science gives you the skills to extract the most critical insights from big data. You’ll be equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge to utilize data to produce value-adding intelligence that can be applied in numerous industries.

The valuable skills you’ll acquire with the Data Science M.S. degree can lead to a technical, analytical, architectural or managerial career with the potential to earn over $150K in Houston (salary.com). You can become a market research analyst, data scientist, finance specialist, or marketing manager, to name a few options.

A Customizable Degree Taught by Experienced Faculty

The Data Science M.S. degree can accompany a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds, including those that are non-scientific. Choose between a specialization in business analytics, bioinformatics, and big data and cloud solutions to complement your career track.

Taught by faculty members who partner with local businesses to ensure the program’s relevance and applicability, the coursework of the Data Science M.S. aligns with local industry needs. The expertise and publications of these professors include core areas of data science and other leading converging technologies that complement data science, such as the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, and blockchain. 

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• Data Science M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application

  A standard university application is required.

• Requirements

  It is recommended that students who apply for admission to a CSE graduate plan have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.000 (four point grade scale) on the last 60 hours of course work, and a minimum GRE score of 290 (verbal + quantitative).

• Graduate Requirements
• International Student Requirements

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Degree Requirements

UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you’ll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.

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