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Boston University · Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Data Science
A residential 32-unit MS in Data Science with one required course, five core competency courses and a Core Methods or Applied Methods concentration, plus an optional thesis or internship. Fall entry only; total tuition and fees are listed at $74,072 for 2026–2027, and GRE/GMAT scores are optional.
An online MS in Data Science is offered separately (separate record).
The awarded degree is an MS in Data Science.
Source: bu.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
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Priority deadline
February 1st · for Fall 2027
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: bu.edu · verified October 11, 2026Final deadline
April 1st · for Fall 2027
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: bu.edu · verified October 11, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Full-time tuition (12-18 credits), per semester, Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 | $36,512 | per semester · 2026-2027Source: bu.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
| All students — Part-time (2-11 credits) per-credit rate | $2,282 | per creditEstimated tuition$73,024 = 32 credits × $2,282 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: bu.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
| All students — Total Cost of MSDS Program (tuition and fees only, before scholarship) | $74,072 | entire program · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: bu.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $74,072 (published program total)
Comparison basis: All students — Total Cost of MSDS Program (tuition and fees only, before scholarship), 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Institutional merit-based scholarship ScholarshipCompetitive
Scholarships typically range around $10,000.
Eligibility: All admitted residential MSDS candidates (domestic and international) are automatically considered; full funding is not offered.
Source: bu.edu · verified October 11, 2026No programmatic accreditation verified for this program. Institutional accreditation does not imply it.
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