Data Science Master's Program
Data drives almost every aspect of our lives—and the demand for people who can gather, analyze and interpret that data has never been higher. Prepare to excel in this lucrative field with a data science master’s degree from Stevens.
Stevens’ data science master’s program fuses theoretical knowledge with practical skills applicable to careers in financial tech, business intelligence and analytics, academia, database management, government, cybersecurity and more. Our students learn to analyze complex data—including large-scale databases—and use state-of-the art modeling and visualization techniques to support the data-driven decision making for organizations of all types and sizes. Recent Stevens data science master’s graduates have been recruited by top companies like Amazon, Bank of America and Disney.
A Program Designed By Data Scientists
The data science master's program at Stevens is available on campus or fully online through Stevens Online. Our award-winning online platform gives you the flexibility to pursue your degree in your own time, your way — and gain knowledge and skills you can apply to the workplace immediately. You’ll study online with the same esteemed professors as on campus. Visit the link below to learn more about and apply to the online program.
Concentrations
Fundamentals of Data Science
Data Acquisition and Management
Data Security
Business Applications
The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options
The Stevens data science master’s program is customizable to meet the needs of busy professionals, offering a fully online option. Located just 15 minutes from Manhattan’s global commerce hub, Stevens opens doors to networking and recruitment opportunities with global technology heavyweights like Google, Microsoft and Bloomberg, as well as some of the world’s largest banks and financial institutions.
Learn more about what makes an engineering education from Stevens a unique experience:
Graduate Cooperative Education Program: Available with two tracks, your co-op experience can serve as a starting point for a research project or augment your on-campus research with complimentary experience.
International Student Experience: Tap into our expanding worldwide network of research, academic and alumni partners and mentor with our expert faculty in a number of federally-designated STEM degree programs. Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is available to gain work experience in your major/field of study.
State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: Build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities.
Research Opportunities: Renowned faculty, labs and research centers – as well as industry partnerships and funding from leading national agencies – support strategic and interdisciplinary research in engineering and science.
More opportunities for Stevens graduate students include:
Optional research or clinical thesis
Credit for on-the-job projects with your current employer
Extensive hands-on laboratory experience
Research with clinical collaborators
Find out more about life as a graduate student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens by visiting the links below.
Graduate Programs That Advance Your Career
The data science master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:
Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Data Engineer
Statistician
Network Engineer
AI Research Scientist
Data Analytics Specialist
Our graduates have been hired at companies like: Amazon, Bank of America, New York University, Cityblock Health, Disney Streaming Services, Two Sigma Investments, LLC
A Tech Forward Education
Don’t be afraid to take the electives that you want to take. There's a lot of room to grow in fields that are relatively unexplored and carve your own niche with Stevens’ wide assortment of classes and excellent professors.
Viral Shankar
Data Science Graduate
The program at Stevens has provided me with invaluable real-world experience that has significantly enhanced my skill set and prepared me for the professional landscape. Through hands-on projects and collaborative initiatives, I've gained practical insights into tackling real-world data science challenges.
Nayanika Ranjan
Data Science Student
I've always been able to ask professors questions, whether related to class or not, and they’re always willing to clear up concepts and explain things. The professors were a big part of why I picked Stevens, and I definitely had the right impression.
Viral Shankar
Data Science Graduate
My graduate studies experience can be summed up in three words: research, networking and leadership. The environment at Stevens is diverse and I have met a lot of people with different backgrounds. I improved my communication skills through teamwork and learned the importance of taking ownership. I also landed a couple of jobs –Graduate Student Ambassador and Graduate Teaching Assistant.
Baby Vilikala
Data Science Graduate
Don’t be afraid to take the electives that you want to take. There's a lot of room to grow in fields that are relatively unexplored and carve your own niche with Stevens’ wide assortment of classes and excellent professors.
Viral Shankar
Data Science Graduate
The program at Stevens has provided me with invaluable real-world experience that has significantly enhanced my skill set and prepared me for the professional landscape. Through hands-on projects and collaborative initiatives, I've gained practical insights into tackling real-world data science challenges.
Nayanika Ranjan
Data Science Student
Data Science Program Facts & Statistics
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