Master of Science in Data Science

Catapult your professional career in data science. University of houston-clear lake's (uhcl) master of science in data science takes a modern, industrial-oriented, and multi-disciplinary approach to prepare students for promising data science jobs in various career paths. 

• These include data scientist, data engineer, business analyst, data analyst, and data programmer, to name a few. Data science is the effective use of data to extract valuable information and solve problems. It incorporates multi-disciplinary theories and skills, including computer science, statistics, software engineering, and the application domains.
• According to U.S. News & World Report, data scientist ranked eighth in the 100 Best Jobs in the U.S. in 2024, with a median salary of $103,500. It also ranks this profession as the fourth best technology job and the seventh best STEM job.

A Well-Balanced and Customizable Degree for Diverse Student Backgrounds

• The Data Science M.S. degree is designated as a STEM subject, but is designed for a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds, including non-STEM students. Students can choose between a specialization in business analytics, bioinformatics, computational intelligent systems, or they can custom-design a specialization to complement a specific career track.
• UH-Clear Lake's Data Science M.S. has a close tie with local businesses and industry to ensure the program balances currency and relevance, and to provide industrial capstone projects to students. In addition, faculty members maintain active research in data science-related areas, including data analytics, the Internet of Things, and blockchain.

Why Choose the Data Science M.S. at UHCL?

• Designed for Diverse Industries: UH-Clear Lake's data science degree is application-oriented, designed for students with diverse backgrounds, including non-STEM areas. As a graduate of the program, you can land a wide range of positions in your selected career specialization area. 
• Student-Oriented Faculty: Faculty members will assist students throughout the program, ensuring they take courses within their selected specialization areas.
• Experiential Learning: The degree program offers many practical, hands-on assignments and projects. In particular, all students must complete the capstone project courses, with projects sponsored mainly by UHCL's industrial partners.

Degree Requirements

• UHCL's College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you'll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.

Requirements

• GPA of 3.0 in an undergraduate degree.
• GRE Total Score of 300 (155 Quantitative and 140 Verbal).
• GRE is not required for students with a Master or Ph.D. degree or a Bachelor degree from an accredited US university.
• Foundation Courses (C or better in the following courses or their equivalent): DASC 4301 - Python Programming for Data Science Credit Hours: 3, and STAT 3334 Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hours: 3