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Worcester Polytechnic Institute · Data Science Program
Awarded degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science
An interdisciplinary research PhD requiring at least 60 credit hours beyond the master's degree (30 coursework credits and 30 research credits), a qualifying examination, a dissertation proposal and a public defense. Students entering with a bachelor's degree first complete the WPI MS thesis option.
Awarded degree is a PhD in Data Science.
Source: wpi-grad.cleancatalog.net · 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
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Funding consideration deadline
Rolling admission · for Fall
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Source: wpi.edu · verified October 11, 2026Funding consideration deadline
Rolling admission · for Spring
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Source: wpi.edu · verified October 11, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate Tuition, per creditFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $1,775 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$106,500 = 60 credits × $1,775 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: wpi.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $106,500 (60 credits × $1,775 per credit)
Comparison basis: All students — Graduate Tuition, per credit, 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.
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Graduate Student Conference Funding Awards GrantCompetitive
up to $1000
Eligibility: Data Science or AI graduate students (MS or PhD) presenting at a conference
Source: wpi.edu · verified October 11, 2026No programmatic accreditation verified for this program. Institutional accreditation does not imply it.
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