Data Science (Master's Program)

Data drives almost every aspect of our lives—and the demand for people who can gather, analyze and interpret that data has never been higher. Prepare to excel in this lucrative field with a data science master’s degree from stevens. 

Stevens’ data science master’s program fuses theoretical knowledge with practical skills applicable to careers in financial tech, business intelligence and analytics, academia, database management, government, cybersecurity and more. Our students learn to analyze complex data—including large-scale databases—and use state-of-the art modeling and visualization techniques to support the data-driven decision making for organizations of all types and sizes. Recent Stevens data science master’s graduates have been recruited by top companies like Amazon, Bank of America and Disney.

A Program Designed By Data Scientists

• The data science master's program at Stevens is available on campus or fully online through Stevens Online. Our award-winning online platform gives you the flexibility to pursue your degree in your own time, your way — and gain knowledge and skills you can apply to the workplace immediately. You’ll study online with the same esteemed professors as on campus. Visit the link below to learn more about and apply to the online program.

Concentrations

• Fundamentals of Data Science
• Data Acquisition and Management
• Data Security
• Business Applications

The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options

• The Stevens data science master’s program is customizable to meet the needs of busy professionals, offering a fully online option. Located just 15 minutes from Manhattan’s global commerce hub, Stevens opens doors to networking and recruitment opportunities with global technology heavyweights like Google, Microsoft and Bloomberg, as well as some of the world’s largest banks and financial institutions.

Learn more about what makes an engineering education from Stevens a unique experience:

• Graduate Cooperative Education Program: Available with two tracks, your co-op experience can serve as a starting point for a research project or augment your on-campus research with complimentary experience.
• International Student Experience: Tap into our expanding worldwide network of research, academic and alumni partners and mentor with our expert faculty in a number of federally-designated STEM degree programs. Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is available to gain work experience in your major/field of study.
• State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: Build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities.
• Research Opportunities: Renowned faculty, labs and research centers – as well as industry partnerships and funding from leading national agencies – support strategic and interdisciplinary research in engineering and science.

More opportunities for Stevens graduate students include:

• Wide selection of Graduate Certificates
• Student Organizations
• Optional research or clinical thesis
• Credit for on-the-job projects with your current employer
• Extensive hands-on laboratory experience
• Research with clinical collaborators

Find out more about life as a graduate student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens by visiting the links below.

Graduate Programs That Advance Your Career
The data science master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:

• Data Scientist
• Data Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Statistician
• Network Engineer
• AI Research Scientist
• Data Analytics Specialist

Our graduates have been hired at companies like: Amazon, Bank of America, New York University, Cityblock Health, Disney Streaming Services, Two Sigma Investments, LLC

A Tech Forward Education

• The educational experience in our programs is designed to imbue you with the mindset, skills, and abilities you need to stay relevant in a rapidly-evolving technological and professional landscape.