
University of Rochester · Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
MS in Data Science
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Data Science
Overview
An in-person, 30-credit (typically 32) STEM-designated master's degree completed full-time in two or three semesters, with four core courses, application-area electives and a required team practicum whose final presentation serves as the exit exam; a genomics track is available.
- Official program name
- MS in Data Science
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Data ScienceSource: rochester.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: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Specializations
- Genomics TrackSource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Required credits
- 30 credits (typically completed with 32; genomics track 33)Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- two or three semesters of full-time study (10 or 17 months) (full-time)Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Start terms
- FallSource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
The online program from the institute is a different degree (MS in Healthcare Data Science and AI).
Why this program is listed
Master of Science in data science.
Source: rochester.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: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time or Part-timeSource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Curriculum
Project
- Required practicum (DSCC 483) with a sponsoring organization; the final presentation serves as the master's exit exam.Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Curriculum
- Core: Data Mining, Introduction to Databases, Computational Introduction to Statistics, Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning; at least 10 credits of application-area courses.Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Other
- A summer bridging course in data structures is required for admitted students who lack data structures.Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Specializations, concentrations and tracks
- Genomics TrackSource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree; STEM field preferred but not requiredSource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Mathematics prerequisites
- RequiredUndergraduate mathematics through basic calculusSource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Programming prerequisites
- RequiredSome prior programming experienceSource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — Three letters of recommendationSource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$30 — $30; may be waived for University of Rochester students, employees, alumni and part-time applicantsSource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- OptionalSource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- IELTS Academic
- Required — minimum 7Non-native English speakers; TOEFL or Duolingo (minimum 120) also accepted; waivers for listed countries.Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duolingo English Test
- Required — minimum 120One accepted English proficiency option for non-native English speakers.Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Priority deadline
January 5 (full-time early) · for Fall 2027
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
February 15 (full-time regular) · for Fall 2027
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Year not printed
Final deadline
March 15 (late round for full-time Fall entry) · for Fall 2027
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Program total assuming 32 SAS/Hajim credits | $71,488 | entire program · 2026-2027Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
| All students — SAS/Hajim courses, per credit hour | $2,234 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$67,020 = 30 credits × $2,234 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: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $71,488 (published program total)
Comparison basis: All students — Program total assuming 32 SAS/Hajim credits, 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- Mandatory health fee (full-time)
- $552 per semesterMandatorySource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Graduate activity fee (full-time)
- $20 per semesterMandatorySource: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- International student fee
- $100 per semesterMandatorySource: rochester.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 merit scholarship Tuition discountCompetitive
average award is 33% of tuition costs
Eligibility: Full-time admitted students; no separate application
Source: rochester.edu · verified October 11, 2026GIDS-REM fellowship (genomics track) FellowshipCompetitive
Full tuition scholarship, stipend for the first academic year, health insurance and fees, and summer stipend
Eligibility: Genomics track applicants who are US citizens or permanent residents
Source: rochester.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
- rochester.edu/data-science/graduate/apply.html — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- rochester.edu/data-science/graduate/faq.html — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- rochester.edu/data-science/graduate/ms.html — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- rochester.edu/data-science/graduate/tuition-fees.html — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
- rochester.edu/data-science/undergraduate/faq.html — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
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