An independent directory of US data science degrees
Data science degrees that US universities offer online — bachelor's, master's and doctoral. “Online” is not one format: some programs are fully online, others are online with required in-person attendance such as an orientation, immersion or residency. Every listing below shows which, as the university states it. Ordinary hybrid programs with substantial on-campus coursework are not listed here; find them on the program search.
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Listed alphabetically by school. This directory is not a ranking. What we list
45
verified online programs
40
with a verified Fully online badge
5
online with required attendance
40
universities
Fully online
All coursework is online and the university's own wording supports that no in-person attendance is required. Only these programs carry the verified badge.
Online with required attendance
Coursework is online, but something must be attended in person — an orientation, immersion, residency, proctored exam or on-site presentation. Each requirement is listed on the program page.
Online, attendance not published
The university presents the program as online but does not say whether any in-person element exists. These programs never get the Fully online badge — ask the university before you rely on it.
Online Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Online Master of Arts in Social Data Science
Online Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Data Science
Online Master of Science in Biological Data Science
Online Bachelor's Degree in Data Science
Online Master of Science in Data Science (Online MSDS)
Online Master's in Data Science: Policy, Governance & Society
Master of Science in Applied Data Science (Online)
Master of Science with Major in Data Science and Analytics - Data Science and Engineering Concentration (online)
Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Data Science (Coursera)
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Science in Data Science - Online
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Online Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Online Master’s in Data Science
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Online M.S. in Data Science
Universities publish online tuition per credit, per term or for the whole program, and often separately for residents and nonresidents. To compare like with like, we estimate total tuition only where a program publishes both a per-credit rate and its required credits (or a whole-program figure), using the rate that applies to all students or, when rates differ, the nonresident rate. Fees are excluded. 34 of 41 online master's programs publish enough to be compared; the full method is on the affordable online master's page.
| School and program | Format | Published rate used | Credits | Estimated total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern UniversityMS in Data Science (Online) | Fully online | $9,900 entire programAll students · 2026-2027 | 30 | $9,900published total |
| The University of Texas at AustinOnline Master of Science in Data Science | Fully online | $10,000 entire programAll students · year not stated | 30 | $10,000published total |
| University of PittsburghMaster of Data Science (MDS) | Fully online | $15,300 entire programAll students — Approximate total tuition, regardless of residency · year not stated | 30 | $15,300published total |
| University of Colorado BoulderMaster of Science in Data Science Online on the Coursera platform (MS-DS on Coursera) | Fully online | $15,750 entire programAll students · year not stated | 30 | $15,750published total |
| Arizona State UniversityOnline Master of Arts in Social Data Science | Fully online | $605 per creditOnline students — ASU Online graduate tuition for most programs, 2026-27, plus program fees (program rate may differ) · 2026-2027 | 30 | $18,150rate × credits |
| Arizona State UniversityOnline Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Data Science | Fully online | $605 per creditOnline students — ASU Online graduate tuition for most programs, 2026-27, plus program fees (program rate may differ) · 2026-2027 | 30 | $18,150rate × credits |
| University of ArizonaData Science Master of Science (Arizona Online) | Fully online | $650 per creditOnline students — Online campus tuition per unit · year not stated | 30 | $19,500rate × credits |
| Old Dominion UniversityData Science and Analytics Online Master's Program (ODUGlobal) | Fully online | $662 per creditNonresident (out-of-state) — Out-of-state Students · year not stated | 30 | $19,860rate × credits |
| Arizona State UniversityOnline Master of Science in Biological Data Science | Fully online | $605 per creditOnline students — ASU Online graduate tuition for most programs, 2026-27, plus program fees (program rate may differ) · 2026-2027 | 33 | $19,965rate × credits |
| Bellevue UniversityOnline Master's Degree in Data Science | Fully online | $680 per creditAll students — Graduate Online & On Campus · 2026-2027 | 30 | $20,400rate × credits |
An online program listed under a state is offered by a university based in that state. That does not limit enrollment to residents, and it does not guarantee that every resident can enroll: universities must be authorized to enroll online students in each state, and some publish states they cannot accept. Where a university publishes these restrictions, the program page shows them; use the enrollment-restrictions filter to find them.
International students: online study generally does not lead to a US student visa. Programs that publish whether international students may enroll show it on their page.