Future-Proof Your Career
Join the nation's first School of Data Science for a hands-on, principle-driven curriculum that prepares you to solve real-world problems and lead in your career. Our program features a rigorous, integrated curriculum, with coursework in ethics, data mining, probabilistic modeling, machine learning, deep learning, and text analytics. MSDS students enjoy a vibrant cohort experience, make connections with industry leaders and hiring companies, and have opportunities for professional development.
- Jumpstart your career in as little as 3 terms (11 months)
- Full-time, in-person classes at the University of Virginia
- Choose from Capstone project or internship
- Flexible format designed for working professionals
- 5 terms over 20 months
- 100% online with weekly live classes in the evenings
M.S. in Data Science Program Comparison
The School of Data Science empowers students to apply tools from an exciting new discipline to real world issues. By learning both the practical applications of data science and the principles behind it, graduates are poised to become leaders and pioneers in the field.
Cutting-Edge, Hands-On Curriculum
At UVA School of Data Science, our MSDS program combines real-world relevance with academic excellence. Courses are designed for practical application and led by expert faculty with deep industry and research experience. Students gain hands-on skills, collaborate closely with peers, and explore cutting-edge concepts that drive innovation across sectors — from healthcare and finance to technology and policy.
Topics you'll learn:
- Data pipeline architecture
- Data mining and machine learning
- Probabilistic and statistical methods
- Bayesian machine learning
- Computation for data science
- Deep learning
- Predictive modeling
- Big data systems
- Ethics of big data
- Interdisciplinary electives
A Fast-Growing, High-Paying Career Path
Data scientist and data engineer are two of the fastest-growing jobs, according to LinkedIn's Emerging Jobs Report.
Median annual salary for data scientists
Top 10% making an annual salary of
Employment projected to grow from 2022 to 2032
A School Without Walls
The University of Virginia School of Data Science — the first of its kind in the nation — is guided by common goals: to further discovery, share knowledge, and make a positive impact on society through collaborative, open, and responsible data science research and education. By working with experts in diverse domains, applying data science to real-world issues, and learning both the practical application of data science and the principles behind it, our students are poised to become leaders and pioneers in the field.
Responsible Data Science for the Common Good
Earn your degree in data science from a top-ranked institution and change the course of your career.
