Name: Master of Science
Price: 48775 USD

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Carnegie Mellon University

Pennsylvania

United States

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The use of data analytics tools, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and statistics, has become an increasingly vital part of conducting modern scientific research.

The M.S. in Data Analytics for Science (MS-DAS) program at Carnegie Mellon University is a degree program created for students seeking to acquire additional skills in many aspects of data science. Unlike existing degree programs designed with computer science or engineering backgrounds in mind, the MS-DAS program is tailored for students with backgrounds in the foundational sciences, such as biology, physics, math, chemistry or related fields.

Leveraging the world-class experts and technology of the Mellon College of Science and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, students will be able to build on their science knowledge through learning modern programming languages for scientists, mathematical and computational modeling, computational methods such as parallel computing, high performance computing, machine learning techniques, information visualization, statistical tools and modern software packages.

MS-DAS graduates can expect to have competitive skills for careers in academia, commercial research, government and more. A key part of the program will be a semester-long capstone project in collaboration with industry partners.

Total Tuition Fees

$48,775

Duration

12 Months

Median Salary

$1,52,000

Ranking

#22

US World and News Report

#28

The World University Rankings

#58

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Spring ( Apr - June )

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

Class Size

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

17%

Canada:

United States:

55%

China:

12%

India:

South Korea:

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,52,000 / year

Graduation Rate

80%

Job Placement

95%

Prospective Job Roles

Big Data Analyst

Clinical Research Associate

Marketing Analyst

Business Systems Analyst

Bioinformatics Scientist

Data Scientist

Marketing Manager

Big Data Engineer

Global Marketing Manager

Data analyst

Top recruiters

Eligibility Criteria

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
102
IELTS
7.5
DUOLINGO
120

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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GRE
TOEFL
IELTS
DUOLINGO
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Academic LOR
Academic LOR
Professional LOR

Application Deadlines

	Standard Deadline
Spring	Aug 31, 2024
Fall	Jan 15, 2025

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$48,775 / year

Overall Cost

$78,775 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

Scholarships

While the MS-DAS program is unable to offer program scholarships, Carnegie Mellon University is proud to announce the Rales Fellows Program. The CMU Rales Fellows Program is a distinctive and transformative program dedicated to developing a diverse community of exceptionally talented national STEM leaders from underrepresented or underresourced backgrounds by eliminating cost as a barrier to graduate education.

The CMU Fellowships and Scholarships Office (FSO) has a number of resources to assist in conducting a search for external scholarship options. We have listed a few specific opportunities to consider:

AAUW International Fellowship– fellowship awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships– awarded to women who are pursuing a full-time course of study in one of the designated degree programs where women’s participation traditionally has been low.
American Indian Graduate Center– provides a variety of funding opportunities for tribal students to assist with graduate studies in STEM fields.
Great Minds in STEM – provides fellowship opportunities for graduate students of Hispanic heritage or individuals who have demonstrated a significant service within the underserved community.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund– designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage to obtain a university degree including graduate students with a primary focus on STEM fields of study.
International Peace Scholarship – scholarship for international female students to pursue graduate study in the United States.
National GEM Consortium– opportunities for fellowships for individuals from underrepresented communities to pursue graduate education in applied science and engineering
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans– graduate school fellowships for immigrants and children of immigrants.

FAQs

The departments do not assess a student’s qualifications until a full application has been received and processed. Some departments provide a few guidelines regarding the level of competitiveness. If provided, this would be found on the department website.
This information varies by department, so be sure to visit the department website and look for specific details on application instructions. There is no central graduate school address so make sure you use the appropriate departmental mailing address for transcripts and department codes for transmitting the test scores.
This information varies by department, so be sure to visit the department website and look for specific details on application instructions. There is no central graduate school address so make sure you use the appropriate departmental mailing address for transcripts and department codes for transmitting the test scores.
Apply directly to the department/program for which you would like to be considered. Follow the directions provided on the department website.
This information varies by department, so be sure to visit the department's website and look for specific details. Relevant information is often listed under Admissions, Prospective Students, and/or Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
The Guide to Graduate Degrees and Programs provides a college based list that will direct you to the college websites for detailed information.
Most academic departments require standardized admissions exams. These will vary depending on the program, so pay special attention to application requirements for each program.