
Master of Science in Applied Data Science (Online)
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Applied Data Science
Overview
The online format of Clarkson's 36-credit MS in Applied Data Science, with courses held in real time or at the student's convenience and taught by the same faculty as on campus. Online students can build part-time or full-time schedules; part-time students generally finish in about two years.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Applied Data Science (Online)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Applied Data ScienceSource: clarkson.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.Focus: Applied data science
- School
- Location
- Potsdam, NYWhere the university is located. Study is online; this is not a residency requirement and does not decide whether you may enroll from your state.
- Required credits
- 36 credit hoursSource: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- about two years (part-time) (part-time)Source: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Also offered at the Potsdam campus (separate record).
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is an MS in Applied Data Science; the same program can be completed 100-percent online.
Source: clarkson.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
- Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the university states no required in-person attendance for this program.All coursework is online and the university states no required in-person attendance for this program.Source: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- In-person attendance
- In-person requirements: not published
- Class schedule
- Mixed (live + self-paced)Source: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Study intensity
- Full-time or Part-timeSource: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
In-person requirements as published
Other in-person requirement Not verified
Depending on the nature of the capstone and its sponsorship, projects could be on-site fieldwork intensive.
Source: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Curriculum
Capstone
- Six-credit capstone based on a sponsored project or internship.Source: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Minimum GPA
- OptionalMinimum 3.25 — Automatic admission with an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher from a regionally accredited college (other criteria listed)Source: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredStatement of purposeSource: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendationSource: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredRésuméSource: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial transcriptsSource: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- OptionalApplications are read without GRE scores.Source: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- Required — minimum 80International applicants; waived for degrees from countries where English is the native language.Source: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Interdisciplinary: Applied Data Science (MS)From the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $1,046 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$37,656 = 36 credits × $1,046 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: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $37,656 (36 credits × $1,046 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students — Interdisciplinary: Applied Data Science (MS), 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- Grad Resource Fee (Online)
- $95 per termMandatorySource: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Student Activity Fee (Online)
- $15 per termMandatorySource: clarkson.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Online program discounts and tuition reimbursement Tuition discount
Eligibility: Online programs; many through employer and corporate partnerships
Source: clarkson.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)
Not verified — check the university's state authorization page before applying from outside New York.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- clarkson.edu/academics/majors-minors/data-science-grad — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- clarkson.edu/admissions-aid/graduate/cost-aid — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
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