204 Master's Programs in Data Science in North America

Specializations within data science

Top universities for Data Science in North America

Ranked by how many data science programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• Webster University (7)
• Trent University (6)
• University of Maryland, College Park (6)
• Indiana University Bloomington (5)
• Syracuse University (4)
• University of the Cumberlands (4)
• Suffolk University (4)
• Rochester Institute of Technology (4)
• Washington University in St. Louis (4)
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (4)

January intake in North America

24 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Business Analytics Program — Adelphi University, Garden City · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Business Analytics — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Business Analytics (Online) — Worcester Polytechnic Institute · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Accountancy Data Analytics/Visualization — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Business Analytics Online — Suffolk University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Agricultural & Resource Econ - Applied Econometrics and Data Analytics — University of Arizona · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Data Science in North America: common questions

How many data science programs are there in North America?

204 data science masters programs at 119 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a data science degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in data science in North America is 28,919 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 18,759 USD and 36,100 USD a year.

Can I study data science in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the data science programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (204 of 204).

Are any of these data science programs available online?

28 of the 204 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.