
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Department of Geography and Geographic Information Science
CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science, MS (online)
Awarded degree: Master of Science in CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science
Overview
An online, non-thesis, 32-credit-hour MS from the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Science, ending with a 4-8 hour capstone. Tuition is one per-credit rate for in-state, out-of-state and international students.
- Official program name
- CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science, MS (online)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in CyberGIS and Geospatial Data ScienceSource: catalog.illinois.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: Specialized focus
- School
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Department of Geography and Geographic Information ScienceSource: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Champaign, ILWhere 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
- 32 credit hours including 4-8 hours of capstoneSource: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- less than two yearsSource: online.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Why this program is listed
Specialized MS whose title names geospatial data science.
Source: catalog.illinois.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: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- In-person attendance
- In-person requirements: not published
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
The pages we checked do not say whether any orientation, residency, exam or presentation must be attended in person. Ask the university before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Curriculum
Capstone
- Program concludes with 4 to 8 hours of capstone; written capstone report required.Source: catalog.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree (BA or BS) from an accredited institutionSource: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) for the last two years of undergraduate studySource: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredStatement of purpose / personal statementSource: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — Three letters from academic or professional sourcesSource: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredCurrent resumeSource: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- TOEFL iBT
- Required — minimum 103For non-native English speakers; iBT 103 (paper 611, computer 254).Source: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Fall
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Spring
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Summer
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students | $798 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$25,536 = 32 credits × $798 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: gis.illinois.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $25,536 (32 credits × $798 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students, 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- Online Service Fee
- $4 per creditMandatorySource: gis.illinois.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.
Scholarships, fellowships or assistantships for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — 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 Illinois.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/las/cyberGIS-geospatial-data-science-ms/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 11, 2026
- gis.illinois.edu/admissions/ — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- gis.illinois.edu/programs/masters-degree/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- online.illinois.edu/online-programs/graduate-programs/cybergis-and-geospatial-data-science/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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