10 universities picked by Indian students for an MS in Data Science in the USA

The U.S. has forever been a dream destination for expats and students from India. The popularity of Data Science is growing around the world. Governments and businesses need experts to analyse volumes of data and find solutions to business issues. Several American institutions offer varied course options for studying data science. We analysed our data to see where Indian students are applying to, for studying MS in data Science in the USA in the recent academic years from 2020 to 2023. We have arrived at a list of 10 institutions that are some of the most popular ones.

If you would like to understand which might be the best institution for you, you can also speak to our experts who have experience sending hundreds of students abroad to their dream destinations.

Let’s get to the list.

10 institutions to study MS in Data Science in the USA

Our data base has close to 50 institutions in the USA that offers MS in Data Science course. We have picked the ones popular among Indian students.

1.University of North Texas

The University of North Texas is located in a metropolitan area in Texas. Here's a glimpse of Texas, where you'll be studying once you successfully enrol at the University of North Texas.

The masters in Data Science is one among the 94 masters courses offered by this institution. They have 14 colleges and schools covering subject areas like business, journalism, visual arts etc. It is a public university which focuses on research and innovation. The department of College of Information offers a Master of Science in Data Science course, which can be done as an online or distance course.

• Tuition fee: Around 12 lakh per year
• Application requirements: You should have a bachelor’s degree and an overall IELTS score of a minimum of 6.0

Head to our site for an overview of the program.

2.New York Institute of Technology

The New York Institute of Technology is a private research university and has 2 campuses – one in Long Island and another one in Manhattan. Close to 1500 international students study in various undergraduate, postgraduate and professional degrees at this institution. It also offers several scholarships and grants to international students. The data science masters course offered at this institution is called M.S. in Data Science, which is a ful-time, 30 credit hours course.

• Tuition fee: The tuition fee is around USSD 42,000 per year
• Application requirements: A GPA of 3.0 and an IELTS score of a minimum of 6.0 is required from international applicants.

Do read more about the course for a better understanding of what you’ll learn as part of this course.

3.Northeastern University

Northeastern University is located in Boston and it has satellite campuses in different parts of the USA including North Carolina, Washington and California. It is a private research university and is home to a large number of international students. The university ranks 168^th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. If you are looking to study MS in data science in the USA, Northeastern is definitely worth checking out. Meanwhile, take a look at the beautiful Boston skyline below!

Northeastern offers 2 masters courses in Data Science, both of which are full-time, 2-year courses.

• Tuition fee: USD 53,300 for the entire course – MS in Data Science. The MS in Data Science  - ALIGN program would cost you USD 79,900.
• Application requirements: Students should have a bachelors degree or a masters degree from an accredited university. An IELTS score of a minimum of 7.0 is expected.

Check out more details about the MS in Data Science courses and make an informed choice.

4.University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington offers a mix of online and on-campus courses. It is a public research university and has more than 60,000 students which include international students from around 100 countries. The institution ranks 601 – 800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. The university offers a Master of Science in Data Science course which is a full-time, 30 credit hours course.

• Tuition fee: Around USD 20, 600 per year
• Application requirements: 3.0 GPA and an IELTS score of a minimum of 6.5 is expected from the applicants from India.

Just fill up the form and our counsellors will be in touch with you, if you would like to have more information about the course. You can also get an overview of the program from our site.

5.DePaul University

DePaul University is located in the city of Chicago and is home to more than 23,000 students. It is a private, research university with students from more than 100 countries in the world. It is one of the popular places to do MS in data science in the USA. They have 2 campuses; in Lincoln Park and Loop. Course Duration: Full-time, 52 hours course. Here's a glimpse of Chicago city:

• Tuition fee: USD 882 per credit hour
• Application requirements: Your GPA score is very important. You are expected to have a 3.4 GPA score on a scale of 4.0. Applicants should also have a bachelors degree. An IELTS score of 6.5 is expected.

Read more about the Data Science course to understand what you’ll learn and the majors you can choose from.

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6. New Jersey Institute of Technology

The New Jersey Institute of Technology offers an MS in Data Science course which is a full-time, 30 credit hours course. The tuition fee is around USD 30, 540 per year.

You should have a minimum ILETS score of 6.5 to be eligible to apply.

7. University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth

The University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth is a popular option for an MS in data science in the USA. The institution offers a full-time, 30 credit hour course for a tuition fee of around USD 23,000 per year. Make sure you have a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 before applying.

8. University of Pacific – Shorelight

The School of Engineering and Computer Science department at the University of Pacific – Shorelight offers a full-time, MS in Data Science course. The tuition fee is around USD 23,500 per year. Applicants should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

9. University of New Haven

The University of New Haven offers a full-time, 30 credit hour course. The tuition fee is around USD 17,800 per year for this MS in Data Science course.

10. Western Michigan University

The Western Michigan University had made it to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. It offers an MS in Data Science course as well as an MS in Data Science (Accelerated) course. The tuition fee for both the courses is around USD 13,500 per year. You should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 to be eligible to apply.

If you have questions about course offers by any of the universities in the USA, please reach out to our counsellors and they’ll be able to provide you the right guidance.