Master in Data Science (Master's)

For Master in Data Science (Master's), tuition is Tuition is charged per credit hour, with no additional fees for online delivery..

This programme prepares students from diverse academic backgrounds to work with data across industries. It focuses on practical skills in data acquisition, preparation, analysis, and visualization. The curriculum emphasizes machine learning, data mining, and ethical data practices. Students learn to communicate technical results to non-technical audiences.

Focus areas include Data Mining, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Ethical Data Management, Database Management, Structured and Unstructured Data Processing.

The programme requires 30 to 32 credits of coursework delivered fully online. It includes no thesis or capstone requirement, with instruction structured around 15-week terms and 13-week summer sessions.

Graduates enter roles such as data analyst, data scientist, or marketing analytics specialist in industries including finance, healthcare, and technology.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with no prerequisites in computer science or statistics. Required documents include a statement of purpose, resume, and official transcripts. No test scores or application fee are required, except a $50 fee for international applicants.

The programme totals about 31 credit hours. Fully online with optional weekend boot-camps; part-time and full-time study options available; typical duration is two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 72% of applicants.

Juniata College sits in Central Pennsylvania’s scenic mountains, with a campus close to Huntingdon’s walkable downtown. Students can explore the surrounding mountain landscape while taking part in campus traditions such as Mountain Day and Storming of the Arch. More than 100 student clubs and organizations provide additional ways to participate in college life.

Academically, Juniata centers its undergraduate experience on Programs of Emphasis, which allow students to design an academic plan around their interests, talents, and goals. Rather than choosing from fixed majors, students work with two dedicated advisors to develop an individualized program. The college lists 3,648 possible combinations of academic paths, alongside graduate programs and accelerated 3+1 dual degrees. Collaboration with professors is part of the learning environment, and most classes have fewer than 20 students. The student-to-professor ratio is 11:1.

International students account for 10% of the undergraduate population, making them part of a diverse campus community of more than 1,200 undergraduates. Juniata states that all students receive financial aid, and all seniors take part in community-engaged learning opportunities. The Eagles compete in 24 Division III sports teams in the Landmark Conference and Continental Volleyball Conference. The athletics program has won 11 national championships and 78 conference championships.