
Stony Brook University · Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics and Department of Computer Science
MS in Data Science
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Data Science
Overview
A 36-credit master's degree with ten core courses in probability, statistics, computer science fundamentals, data management and big data, plus two electives. Students complete either a 3-credit internship or a 6-credit master's thesis, typically within 3 to 4 semesters.
- Official program name
- MS in Data Science
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Data ScienceSource: stonybrook.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
- Stony Brook University — Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics and Department of Computer ScienceSource: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Stony Brook, NY
- Required credits
- 36 credits (12 courses): 10 core courses and 2 electivesSource: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- 3 to 4 semestersSource: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, SpringSource: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is an MS in Data Science, jointly offered by Applied Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Science.
Source: stonybrook.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
- Format not verified
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
Curriculum
Capstone
- Capstone: either 3 credits of AMS 585 Internship in Data Science or 6 credits of AMS 585 as a master's thesis with a faculty mentor.Source: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Curriculum
- Core courses include AMS 507 Probability, AMS 572 Data Analysis, AMS 580 Statistical Learning, AMS 597 Statistical Computing, CSE 581-583 Computer Science Fundamentals, ISE 503 Data Management, AMS 560 Big Data System and AMS 598 Big Data Analysis.Source: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Other
- MS students may transfer to the PhD after completing eight core courses with GPA of at least 3.5 and passing the doctoral qualifying exam.Source: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, a natural science, engineering, an applied science or social science with a strong mathematics and programming backgroundSource: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 and at least 3.0 in pertinent coursesSource: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Mathematics prerequisites
- RequiredFluency in calculus and at least one programming languageSource: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — Three letters of reference from academia or industrySource: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredScans of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts uploaded with the applicationSource: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- TOEFL iBT
- RequiredRequired for non-native English speakers without a degree from an English-language institution; TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo accepted; minimum scores on the Graduate School site.Source: stonybrook.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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident (in-state) — Graduate, NYS resident, Fall 2026, per credit hourFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $471 | per credit · Fall 2026Estimated tuition$16,956 = 36 credits × $471 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: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
| Nonresident (out-of-state) — Graduate, non-NYS resident, Fall 2026, per credit hourFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $1,158 | per credit · Fall 2026Estimated tuition$41,688 = 36 credits × $1,158 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: stonybrook.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $41,688 (36 credits × $1,158 per credit)
Comparison basis: Nonresident (out-of-state) — Graduate, non-NYS resident, Fall 2026, per credit hour, Fall 2026. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- Technology fee (graduate, Fall 2026, 1 credit)
- $47.74 per creditMandatorySource: stonybrook.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.
Partial support for MS students Other fundingCompetitive
Eligibility: MS students are not typically considered for support at admission; a small number receive partial support via departmental or campus opportunities.
Source: stonybrook.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
- stonybrook.edu/ams/academics/graduate/data-science.html — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- stonybrook.edu/ams/academics/graduate/grad-admissions-data-science.html — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- stonybrook.edu/sfs/tuition-fees/Graduate%20Tuition%20and%20Fee%20Per%20Credit%20Rate%20Chart.pcf.htm — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
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