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Online Master's in Data Science — Universities Based in Illinois

These are online programs offered by universities based in Illinois. That does not mean only Illinois residents can enroll, and it does not mean every Illinois resident can: universities publish their own state authorization rules, shown on each program page where available.

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DePaul University

Master of Science in Data Science

Data Science (MS) Online

Master'sMS Fully online
Location: Chicago, ILUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the university states no required in-person attendance for this program.Fully online per the university; no in-person requirement found · Full-time or part-time
Duration: 18–24 months of full-time study; part-time students typically finish in 2–3 years (full-time study) · 48 credits
Tuition: Tuition not published / not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Master of Data Science

Master of Data Science (Coursera)

Master'sMDS Fully online
Location: Chicago, ILUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the university states no required in-person attendance for this program.Fully online per the university; no in-person requirement found · Study intensity not published
Duration: Length not published · 33 credits
Tuition: Tuition not published / not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Lewis University

Master of Science in Data Science

Data Science, M.S.

Master'sMS Fully online
Location: Romeoville, ILUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the university states no required in-person attendance for this program.Fully online per the university; no in-person requirement found · Full-time or part-time
Duration: Length not published · 33 credits
Tuition: Tuition not published / not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Northwestern University

Master of Science in Data Science

Online Master's in Data Science (MSDS), part-time

Master'sMS Fully online
Location: Evanston, ILUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the university states no required in-person attendance for this program.Fully online per the university; no in-person requirement found · Part-time
Duration: two to three years of uninterrupted part-time study; five years allowed (part-time, one to two classes per quarter) · 12 credits
Tuition: $5,098 per course · All students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Master of Science in CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science

CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science, MS (online)

Master'sMS Fully online
Location: Champaign, ILUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the university states no required in-person attendance for this program.Fully online per the university; no in-person requirement found · Study intensity not published
Duration: less than two years · 32 credits
Tuition: $798 per credit · All students · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $25,536 (32 credits × $798 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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