18 MONTHS
Earn your M.S. in Applied Data Science in less than two years.
Flexible Deadlines
Submit your application on your schedule.
Expert Guidance
Receive dedicated support from leading faculty.
Learning Outcomes
Focused on a flexible curriculum that is designed to accommodate students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, the master’s in applied data science program can help broaden your universal and technical knowledge and hone your skills in data analytics, visualization and much more.
- Fundamentals of Data Science: Study the practical steps for cleaning and preparing data, exploring its inherent value, visualizing results, creating statistical models and communicating research.
- Data Analytics: Explore how to use data analytics to extract, transform, analyze, and identify irregularities and patterns in data to predict outcomes.
- Programming Languages: Grow your understanding of industry-standard programming languages such as R, Python, and SQL that are used for the manipulation, visualization and analysis of data.
- Application of Knowledge: Collaborate on a robust capstone project with a sponsor or faculty member that challenges you with applying data analysis, visualization and interpretation for a unique data science task – including a final report and presentation.
Program Overview
By earning your 30-credit hour Master of Science in Applied Data Science degree, you can prepare to make a bigger difference in your workplace and in the lives of the people it helps to serve.
Program Highlights
- 30 Credit Hours
- Flexible Deadlines
- $714 per Credit Hour
- No GRE Required
Who Should Pursue an M.S. in Applied Data Science?
Curious professionals with a passion for strategy, analytics, research, and the practical application of data analysis can build upon their current knowledge and skills with Eastern Connecticut State University’s online Master of Science in Applied Data Science program. The potential career outcomes are vast and may inspire those wanting to pursue new opportunities in business, finance, healthcare, sports, entertainment, the sciences and education.
As an online student, you will explore a robust curriculum that includes the study of big data management, machine learning techniques, database modeling and visualization design principles, among other relevant topics.
Career Opportunities
The growth potential for those interested in pursuing their graduate education in applied data science speaks for itself. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that the demand for data scientists is projected to increase by 35% between 2022 and 2032. The BLS also reports a median salary of $103,500 per year for those in this role.*
Potential Careers Include:
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Business Analyst
Program Coordinator
Dr. Garrett Dancik
Professor and Department Chair, Computer Science
Dr. Dancik is interested broadly in data science, but specializes in bioinformatics and computational biology. His research involves applying statistical, mathematical, and computational models to answer biological questions and to gain insight into biological systems. His current work focuses on the identification of genomic biomarkers in cancer and methods for mining biomedical literature. Dr. Dancik earned an M.S. in Statistics, and a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from Iowa State University.
Why Choose Eastern?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
- Offers students a strong liberal arts foundation grounded in a variety of applied learning opportunities.
- Ranked among the top 25 public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report.
- Awarded ‘Green Campus’ status by the Princeton Review 13 years in a row.
