Master in Data Science (Master's)

At Willamette University, tuition is Students are charged the undergraduate tuition rate for eight semesters and a fixed summer semester tuition rate for the graduate summer term..

Students complete graduate-level data science coursework during their senior year while finishing undergraduate requirements. They work on projects involving data visualization, machine learning, and data engineering, including a capstone project in the summer. The programme integrates hands-on experience with real-world applications such as image processing and text analysis. Students are part of a graduate cohort and take courses in Salem or Portland.

Focus areas include Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Text Analysis.

The programme requires completion of both undergraduate and graduate coursework over four years and a summer. Students take eight graduate credits in their senior year, including a capstone, and complete remaining graduate courses in the summer. Total credits are not specified.

Graduates enter roles such as data scientist, machine learning engineer, data analyst, and data engineer in industries including finance, healthcare, and technology.

Applicants must be currently enrolled Willamette College undergraduate students. They must apply as juniors and complete most undergraduate requirements by the end of their junior year. Admission requires a formal application and advisor approval.

On-campus, full-time, four years and a summer; graduate courses offered in Salem or Portland during the day or evening. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Willamette University’s campus sits in Salem, Oregon, in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. The Mill Stream and Bistro are part of daily campus life, while downtown Salem is close enough to explore between classes. Student-led tours run on weekdays, and the university offers housing, dining, athletics, arts, recreation, clubs and organizations, events, health and wellness resources, and safety services.

Learning and leading have shaped Willamette since 1842. Students are encouraged to turn knowledge into action through practical responsibilities and close support. They may operate an emergency medical squad, manage a café, lead student government, conduct research, mentor peers, manage grant funding, care for campus spaces or respond to community needs. Orientation introduces new students to mentors, advisors, resources and other students before classes begin.

Academic options span undergraduate and graduate programs across Willamette College, Atkinson Graduate School of Management, the School of Law, the School of Computing and Information Sciences, and the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Students can also explore dual degrees, the Executive Development Center, study abroad, advising resources, library services and career development. International applicants have dedicated admissions information, with exchange students included among the university’s international student pathways. Graduate students can take a virtual tour of graduate studies.