
American University · College of Arts & Sciences
MS Data Science
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Data Science
Overview
A 30-credit, 10-course on-campus master's degree with afternoon and evening classes, fall, spring or summer starts and a choice of 11 tracks. Coursework ends with the DATA-793 Data Science Practicum. Tuition for 2026-2027 is $2,163 per credit.
- Official program name
- MS Data Science
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Data ScienceSource: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Dedicated data science degreeThe awarded degree or official program title is data science itself.
- School
- Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Specializations
- Artificial IntelligenceSource: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Required credits
- 10 courses / 30 creditsSource: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- 18 mos. or your own paceSource: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Also offered online as a separate program with flat tuition (see ms-data-science-online).
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is an MS in Data Science.
Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026We list data science bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated, joint, and (separately labelled) related degrees with an officially named data science concentration. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- On campusClasses meet in person on campus.Classes meet in person on campus.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
Curriculum
Capstone
- DATA-793 Data Science Practicum with faculty and researchers.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Academic calendar
- Classes are scheduled in the afternoons and evenings.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Curriculum
- Choice of 11 tracks, including Artificial Intelligence, Applied Public Affairs, Business Analytics, Computer Science and Environmental Science.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Specializations, concentrations and tracks
- Artificial IntelligenceSource: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Statistics prerequisites
- RequiredIntroductory statistics course (STAT-202, STAT-203 or STAT-204 or equivalent).Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredPersonal statement.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- OptionalLetters of recommendation are optional.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredResume/CV.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredTranscripts.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- OptionalListed under optional materials.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- RequiredTOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores for international students.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Priority deadline
February 15 · for Fall
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Year not printed
Priority deadline
November 1 · for Spring
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — On-campus graduate tuitionFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $2,163 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$64,890 = 30 credits × $2,163 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $64,890 (30 credits × $2,163 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students — On-campus graduate tuition, 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Merit awards ScholarshipCompetitive
Partial tuition scholarships or partial tuition with a graduate assistantship stipend
Eligibility: All applicants are automatically considered
Source: www-cdn.american.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Accreditation and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Programmatic accreditation
No programmatic accreditation verified for this program. Institutional accreditation does not imply it.
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
None recorded for this program.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- www-cdn.american.edu/cas/admissions/finance.cfm — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- www-cdn.american.edu/programs/shared/data-science/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- www-cdn.american.edu/programs/shared/data-science/admissions.cfm — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
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