Data Science M.S.

Catapult Your Professional Career in Data Science

Data science is the effective use of data to extract valuable information and solve problems. It incorporates multi-disciplinary theories and skills, including computer science, statistics, software engineering, and the application domains. Data science is one of the most favorable career paths for highly-skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds. Based on salary, job demand growth and job satisfaction, Glassdoor.com ranked data scientist among the top three best jobs in the United States since 2016. It reported a median salary of $113,736 in 2021. 

The University of Houston-Clear Lake's Master of Science in Data Science degree takes a modern, industrial-oriented and multi-disciplinary approach to prepare students for promising data science jobs in wide career paths, such as data scientist and engineer, business and data analyst, data and enterprise architect, etc. 

A Well-Balanced and Customizable Degree for Diverse Student Backgrounds

The Data Science M.S. degree program is designated as a STEM subject but is designed for a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds, including those that are non-STEM. Students can choose between a specialization in business analytics, bioinformatics, and big data and cloud solutions, or custom-design a specialization to complement a specific career track.

The Data Science program has a close tie with local businesses and industry to ensure the program balance, currency and relevance, and to provide industrial capstone projects to the student. The faculty body is student-oriented and maintains active research in data science-related areas, including data analytics, Internet of Things and blockchain. 

Admission Requirements

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• Data Science M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application

  A standard university application is required.

• Requirements
  • GPA of 3.0 in an undergraduate degree.
  • GRE Total Score of 290 (150 Quantitative). GMAT may be used in lieu of GRE.
  • GRE is not required for students with a Master or Ph.D. degree, or undergraduate with a Bachelor degree from an US university. 

• Graduate Requirements
• International Student Requirements

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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