Western Michigan University
Michigan
,United States
Program Rank
162
Program Name
Master of Science in Data Science
Deadline
March 01st, 2024
Overview
This is an interdisciplinary Master of Science program offered jointly by the Department of Statistics (COAS) and the Department of Computer Science (CEAS), housed in the Department of Statistics. Data Science is today one of the most rapidly developing disciplines and data scientists are in high demand in the job market. Students in this program would develop a skill set that will allow them to take on current and future complex data challenges. Graduates will be able to store and access data from a variety of sources (also heterogeneous), process Big Data architecture, apply analytic techniques and algorithms (including statistical and data mining) to large, complex data sets, apply relevant environments for data processing and visualization, work in collaborative teams and communicate effectively.
A minimum of 32 hours is required and the resulting degree is a Master of Science in Data Science.
For admission to the program, candidates must have completed an undergraduate program including linear algebra, calculus, a course in statistical methods, a course in probability, introduction to R software and a strong background in an object oriented programming language such as Java or C++.
Total Tuition Fees
$36,704
Duration
24 Months
Median Salary
$60,000
Ranking
#1327
US World and News Report
Intake
Spring ( Apr - June )
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile
Class Size
20
Average Age
20
Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Hispanic or Latino:
6%Two or more races:
5%Asian:
4%Black or African American:
11%White:
73%Career Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
$60,000 / year
Graduation Rate
56.3%
Job Placement
91%
Prospective Job Roles
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Big Data Analyst
Data Engineer
Statistician
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Marketing Manager
Data Architect
Data Scientist
Big Data Engineer
Big Data Specialist
Software engineer
Data analyst
Top recruiters
Eligibility Criteria
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
80
PTE
50
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: 100
Transcript
Passport
TOEFL
IELTS
Resume
Personal Statement
271
Application Deadlines
| Standard Deadline | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Spring | Jul 1, 2024 |
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$36,704 / year
Overall Cost
$66,704 / year
Funding Options
Department Funding
Scholarships
Scholarships from the Department of Statistics at Western Michigan University acknowledge current outstanding statistics and data science students and augment awards made by WMU or the Lee Honors College. More specifically, to be considered for a scholarship, a student must be an undergraduate statistics or data science major or a graduate student enrolled in any of the accelerated, masters, or doctoral level statistics or data science programs. Students who receive a scholarship are expected to remain in their statistics or data science majors/programs throughout the duration of the award. Students who change their majors/programs to something other than what is stated above will have their scholarships rescinded.
International students with a graduate assistantship should contact their department to inquire about special funding to cover the International Student Fee. Academic colleges, not the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, disburses applicable funds to international students who hold a graduate assistantship.
The following is a list of graduate scholarships, which are typically awarded for fall and/or spring semesters of the subsequent academic year pending available funding. To be considered for a scholarship you have to fill out the graduate scholarship application form by February 15.
Arthur E. and Martha S. Hearron Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to outstanding full-time students with junior, senior, or graduate status who are majoring in statistics. Funds for this scholarship were generously donated to the department by Arthur and Martha Hearron in 2003.
Dr. Gerald L. Sievers Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to outstanding statistics graduate students. The scholarship is in honor of Dr. Gerald L. Sievers, professor emeritus of statistics at Western Michigan University and co-founder of WMU’s statistics program.
Statistics Scholarship
This award, established in 2002, is awarded to outstanding graduate students.
Statistics – Data Science Scholarship
This award, established in 2018, is awarded to outstanding graduate students.
FAQs
Fall semester usually starts around Sept. 1. The second semester is called spring term, and starts the first week of January. There are two half-length semesters in the summer: summer I starts in early May and summer II starts in late June.
Applications for master's in statistics do not need the GRE. The GRE general test is required for doctoral applications. Subject tests are not necessary.
To log into your WMU email account, go to wmich.edu/wexchange and log in using your [email protected] (NOT your email address). Before you log in to WMU email account for the first time, you will be required to change your temporary password according to the instructions on your ACCESS GOLD letter. You will not be able to log in using the temporary password.
Applicants usually enter the Ph.D. in statistics with a master's in statistics. If you do not have a master's degree, we recommend you apply for the M.S. in statistics and change to the Ph.D. program after one year of coursework.
You will need to arrange for housing during your studies at Western Michigan University. Housing options are available on WMU's main campus as well as off-campus through private apartment communities.
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