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Lewis University

Illinois

United States

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Lewis University's online Master of Science in Data Science degree is designed to provide you with the skills and concepts of data science as applied to a wide variety of fields such as the natural sciences, the social sciences, the humanities, healthcare, business and education. The online Data Science master's program provides you with skills needed to play a significant role in data mining, data visualization, predictive analytics and data management.

The field of data science uses mathematics and computational techniques to generate new knowledge from large sets of data, which can provide decision makers with critical information necessary to make optimal decisions. The mathematical theory and techniques used by data scientists ranges from probability and statistics, to linear algebra and modeling. The mathematics are used along with computer science concepts and skills in distributed storage and processing, networks, human-machine interfaces, software development and algorithms. Using these concepts, data scientists can develop software and systems that enable identification and interpretation of critical big data assets.

Total Tuition Fees

$15,934

Duration

24 Months

Median Salary

$1,13,000

Intake

Summer ( July - Sept )

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Intake

Spring ( Apr - June )

Class Profile

Class Size

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

African American:

10%

Asian:

15%

Hispanic:

20%

White:

55%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,13,000 / year

Graduation Rate

66%

Job Placement

92%

Prospective Job Roles

Big Data Analyst

Data Engineer

Database Administrator

Data Scientist

Business Analyst

Big Data Engineer

International Business Analyst

Global Marketing Manager

Bioinformatician

Data analyst

Top recruiters

Eligibility Criteria

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
79

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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Resume
Statement of Purpose
Academic LOR
Academic LOR
TOEFL
Passport

Application Deadlines

	Standard Deadline
Summer	Feb 1, 2024
Fall	May 1, 2024
Spring	Oct 1, 2024

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$15,934 / year

Overall Cost

$45,934 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

Scholarships

Students enrolled in a graduate program are eligible for employment on campus – known as a Graduate Assistantship. These part time jobs offer a small salary and a tuition reduction. Students cannot apply for the Assistantship job until after they have arrived on campus and registered for classes. Assistantship jobs are not guaranteed for all Graduate students.

FAQs

We are looking for an explanation of why the student wishes to pursue a degree in Data Science as well as some indication that his or her prior academic and/or work experience suggests a reasonable chance of success in the program.
Yes. We offer foundational courses for the degree (DATA-50000 and DATA-50100), where you will gain the mathematics knowledge and skills needed by a data scientist.
Courses that require programming generally use languages which are commonly used by data scientists in industry. These include Python, R, and Java. Some courses may also use SAS or MATLAB.
Yes.
No, the GRE and GMAT are NOT REQUIRED.
Lewis University tuition fee for international students is 34,500 USD (27,50,000 INR) per year.
Once you have completed your FAFSA, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Department of Education that your FAFSA has been processed. Lewis University usually receives your FAFSA within 2-4 business days from the time your FAFSA has been processed. Lewis University will also send an email that your FAFSA has been received. We encourage students to check their myLewis for any additional documents that may be needed in order to process your aid.