43 Master's Programs in Data Science

Specializations within data science

Top universities for Data Science

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

• University of Stirling, UK (3)
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2)
• Syracuse University (2)
• UNSW Sydney (2)
• University of South Australia (2)
• University of Maryland, College Park (2)
• Rochester Institute of Technology (2)
• Indiana University Bloomington (2)
• Torrens University Australia (2)
• Georgia Institute of Technology (1)

January intake

4 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 (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 Data Science (Online) — Worcester Polytechnic Institute · starts Jan 2027

Online Masters (MS) in Data Science: common questions

How many data science programs are there online?

43 data science masters programs at 33 universities taught online are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a data science degree cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in data science is 28,409 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 15,660 USD and 36,100 USD a year.

Can I study data science in English?

Yes — 100% of the data science programs in our catalog are taught in English (43 of 43).