South Dakota State University
South Dakota
,United States
Program Rank
2
Program Name
Master of Science in Data Science
Deadline
April 15th, 2024
Overview
The SDSU M.S. in Data Science is a 30 credit program designed to be started in the summer and completed in one calendar year, June through May, although students may take more than one year to complete if they desire.
The SDSU M.S. in Data Science is a one-year program that provides graduates with the statistical, mathematical, and computational skills needed to meet the large-scale data science challenges of today’s professional world. The curriculum incorporates current techniques in statistics, operations research, predictive modeling, data mining, forecasting, big data programming and management, and data visualization. The program’s focus is on application and interpretation of modern data analysis techniques of known value in both the private and public sectors. It is recommended that this program be started in the summer semester. Failure to start in the summer may increase the amount of time necessary to complete the program.
Total Tuition Fees
$26,802
Duration
12 Months
Median Salary
$70,000
Ranking
#1172
US World and News Report
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Intake
Spring ( Apr - June )
Class Profile
Class Size
20
Average Age
25
Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Asian:
2%White:
83%Two or more races:
6%American Indian or Alaska Native:
1%Black or African American:
4%Hispanic or Latino:
2%Career Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
$70,000 / year
Graduation Rate
56%
Job Placement
89%
Prospective Job Roles
Data Scientist
Data analyst
Statistician
Data Engineer
Software Engineer
Marketing Data Analyst
Manager
Database Administrator
Business Analyst
Project Manager
Big Data Specialist
Top recruiters
Eligibility Criteria
English Proficiency Tests
TOEFL
71
IELTS
6
DUOLINGO
100
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.
Application Fee: 20
Transcript
TOEFL
IELTS
DUOLINGO
Academic LOR
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
WES/ECE evaluation
Curriculum Vitae
Goal Statement
Application Deadlines
| Standard Deadline | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Spring | Oct 15, 2024 |
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$26,802 / year
Overall Cost
$56,802 / year
Funding Options
Department Funding
Scholarships
SDSU is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best universities in the nation. In addition, the Carnegie Foundation has ranked SDSU as the number one research institution in the state. There is no denying the fact that college is an investment. The return you get back from it is invaluable – especially at SDSU.
SDSU offers the Jackrabbit Guarantee Scholarship
The Jackrabbit Guarantee Scholarship is open to all first-time freshman undergraduate applicants who enroll at the main campus in Brookings. You do not need to submit a separate application – we will include your scholarship with your letter of admission! Awards are made according to the following scale for the 2024-2025 academic year:
FAQs
Application materials can be uploaded through your self-service portal or sent electronically to [email protected]. We can accept electronic transcripts and transcript evaluations if sent directly from the institution or evaluation service. Email is recommended when able. South Dakota State University Graduate School Morrill Hall 130 Box 2201 Brookings, SD 57007
Once ALL required application material has been submitted your application file will be sent to your program's department for review. The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks. The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision. You may check the status of your application any time.
If your degree was earned outside the United States, you must provide a professional academic transcript evaluation from all universities attended. This requirement will not be waived unless your highest degree was earned in the United States. If you have earned a degree in the United States, then you are only required to provide official transcripts from any previously earned degrees. Do not send your official transcripts to the Graduate School if they require an evaluation. Please follow the instructions below. The transcript evaluation must be performed by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. - accredited evaluation service member. Common evaluation services used include Educational Perspectives, World Education Services, SPANTRAN, or ECE. When ordering your evaluation, be sure to consider the following steps: Evaluation must include U.S. degree equivalency. Evaluation must include your cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. English translations of transcripts must accompany all international transcript evaluations. If the evaluation does not include a copy of your transcript, we will request a scanned copy from you by e-mail. Evaluations will not be accepted directly from the applicant. Evaluation does not need to be course-by-course unless you will be transferring in graduate courses that have not already been used toward a previous degree. However, some evaluation services may require you to complete a course-by-course evaluation to have your GPA included as required in Step 2. Request that one official copy be sent to the Graduate School.
Any student can apply for an online only program, HOWEVER, an I-20 can only be issued for on-campus programs. International students accepted into an online program must complete the program online.
If the status on your exams is showing as not received after having sent your test scores, this generally means that your overall application has not yet been processed. All application material and status updates are given at the time of processing. It is also possible that the Graduate School has not yet received your test scores from the SDSU Testing Center. Please allow additional time for your scores to be received before contacting the Graduate School.
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