{"id":419,"date":"2022-12-13T12:22:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T18:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=program&#038;p=73669"},"modified":"2026-05-19T18:53:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:53:48","slug":"master-of-science-in-data-science-2","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/master-of-science-in-data-science-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Science, M.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FIND YOUR FUTURE IN BIG DATA <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the potential to impact nearly every sector of the global economy, data science is emerging as one of the fastest-growing professions of the 21st century. A UW Master of Science in Data Science or Graduate Certificate in Data Science can be the foundation for a variety of lucrative occupations. Data science roles have seen double-digit annual growth, according to LinkedIn&#8217;s Emerging Jobs Report. With the right training, you&#8217;ll be well positioned to fill this critical need\u2014and command a competitive salary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part of our program? Your <strong>100% online<\/strong> degree will be the same respected University of Wisconsin degree earned by on-campus students and you\u2019ll learn from distinguished faculty from six University of Wisconsin partner campuses!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url();background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, , )\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div class=\"card-container img1x1 cardshadow cardimages-overlay col-small-one col-medium-two col-large-two col-xlarge-four col-xxlarge-four\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/data-science-online.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"image of young professional working on her laptop \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/data-science-online.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">CAREER OUTLOOK<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\"><p>Data science careers are growing in virtually every sector and salaries are consistently high.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/stories-news\/data-science-graduates-in-the-workplace\/?lead_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_self\">OUTCOMES <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/12\/uwsp-online-laptop-1-scaled.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"laptop on desk with UWSP logo on screen\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/12\/uwsp-online-laptop-1-scaled.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">APPLY!<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\"><p>Learn everything you need to do to submit your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/data-science\/?lead_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_medium=referral%2F#admission\" target=\"_self\">HOW TO APPLY <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/robert_dollinger.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"data science instructor Robert Dollinger\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/robert_dollinger.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">INSTRUCTORS<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\"><p>Our UW Extended Campus instructors are leading professionals in their fields.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/data-science\/meet-the-faculty\/?lead_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_self\">MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/tuition-link-scaled-1.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"diploma with black mortarboard and 100 dollar bill stack on white background\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/tuition-link-scaled-1.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">TUITION &amp; AID<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\"><p>The M.S. Data Science program is flexible and affordable. View available financial resources to assist your studies.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/admissions-aid\/tuition-financial-aid\/\" target=\"_self\">FINANCIAL AID <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17786932701605247\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Why study Master of Science in Data Science online degree?<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Companies are searching for workers who can bring best practices to the current business through real-time analytics and personalization. You will learn now to organize and interpret data using the latest tools and methodologies. Improve your data literacy to communicate more effectively.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/online-learning\/about-online-learning\/\" target=\"_self\">ONLINE LEARNING <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/about-us\/uw-campus-partners\/\" target=\"_self\">CAMPUS PARTNERS <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4P9hLbTYLyA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1778693271630081\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Course Design<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Access course content from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. You will have the freedom and flexibility to work fully online around your schedule.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/data-science\/?lead_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_medium=referral\/#curriculum\" target=\"_self\">12 COURSES IN MASTER OF SCIENCE <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/stories-news\/data-science-course-preview-foundations-of-data-science\/?lead_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_self\">COURSE PREVIEW <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/smgt_blog_look_inside-512x199-1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT TO EXPECT?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The M.S. Data Science degree is grounded in computer science, math and statistics, management, and communication. As a student in the UW Data Science online programs, you will be able to use the skills you learn immediately to solve real-world challenges in your own organization, and upon graduation, you will enjoy expanded career opportunities in this emerging field. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/stories-news\/data-science-jobs\/?lead_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_medium=referral\">View Data Science Jobs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Would you make a good data scientist? Ask yourself: Do you . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>hold a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, management information systems,&nbsp;or marketing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have substantial work experience in any of these areas?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have an interest in data collection and analysis?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enjoy individualized work and problem solving?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>communicate well both verbally and visually?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>want to broaden your skills and take on new challenges?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you answered <em>yes<\/em> to any of these questions, you may find a lot to like in the field of data science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data scientists require a knowledge of&nbsp;math or statistics. A natural curiosity is also important, as is creative and critical thinking. What can you <em>do<\/em> with all the&nbsp;data? What undiscovered opportunities lie hidden within?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies are searching for workers who can bring best practices to the current business through real-time analytics and personalization.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-testimonials blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><section class=\"bg-purple\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Testimonials\"><div class=\"carousel-slides\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-atomic=\"false\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-the-testimonial\" id=\"testimonial17788565861873154\"><div class=\"testimonial-container test-headshot-left\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonial-text\">&#8220;My MSDS degree provided me with a wealth of knowledge and insights to draw upon, enabling me to engage deeply with the topics discussed. The skills I acquired through this program, particularly in Python, R, and data visualization tools, are proving to be the cornerstone of my role here. I am thrilled that my education equipped me with the most advanced and industry-relevant technologies, setting me up for success in this dynamic field.&#8221;<\/div><div class=\"testimonial-author-info\"><span class=\"test-auth-name\">Pranali Shendekar<\/span><span>M.S. Data Science Graduate<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><button class=\"sliderBack testimonial-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous testimonial\">\u276e<\/button><button class=\"sliderForward testimonial-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next testimonial\">\u276f<\/button><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>ACCREDITATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">University of Wisconsin institutions offering the&nbsp;online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/datasciencedegree.wisconsin.edu\/data-science-program\/data-science-masters\/\">Master of Science in Data Science<\/a>&nbsp;and online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/certificates\/data-science\/?lead_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_medium=referral\">Graduate Certificate in Data Science&nbsp;<\/a>are fully accredited by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hlcommission.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Higher Learning Commission<\/a>. The program has been approved&nbsp;by the University Wisconsin Board of Regents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Apply-To-The-MNR\">Applying to the M.S. Data Science online degree program  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Admission Requirements*:  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must have a bachelor&#8217;s degree and cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.  Candidates will submit a resume along with a 1,000-word statement of personal intent describing your decision to pursue the degree. Optional letter(s) of recommendation (can be professional or academic). Application materials must be completed two weeks prior to the semester start to be considered for admission. <em>No GRE or GMAT required.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent prerequisite coursework in elementary statistics and introductory computer programming. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of this coursework. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/stories-news\/skills-required-for-data-science-programs\/?lead_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_medium=referral\">View this article<\/a> for more information about the prerequisite skills required and how to find out if your previous experience meets the requirements.<br>*Campuses may waive some of these requirements as part of the comprehensive application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/data-science\/?lead_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_source=uw-spwebsitereferral&amp;utm_medium=referral\/#admission\">Steps to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:learn@uwex.wisconsin.edu\">Email Enrollment Adviser<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Guidelines<\/strong><br>This program welcomes online students from around the world. Online students do not qualify for an F-1 Student Visa to travel to the U.S. but instead can participate in our online courses remotely. If your native language is not English and\/or you attended school outside of the U.S., you will likely need to provide proof of English language proficiency and an official translation or evaluation of academic transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"important-date blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div class=\"date-grid col-small-one col-medium-two col-large-two col-xlarge-four col-xxlarge-four\">\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">5\/26<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">SUMMER 2026 START DATE<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">8\/7<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">FINAL DAY OF SEMESTER<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">9\/1<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">COURSE PREVIEW WEEK START<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">9\/8<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">FALL 2026 START DATE<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">11\/9<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">SPRING 2027 REGISTRATION OPEN<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">12\/18<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">FINAL DAY OF SEMESTER<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">1\/19<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">COURSE PREVIEW WEEK START<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">1\/26<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">SPRING 2027 START DATE<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">As a M.S. Data Science student you will:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learn to harness the power of big data using the latest tools and analytical methods  <\/strong> <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enjoy the flexibility of online courses <\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gain a competitive advantage in a high-growth field<\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn from top faculty from across the UW System <\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graduate from an institution employers respect&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RELATED PROGRAMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/master-of-science-in-information-technology-management-2\/\">M.S. Information Technology Management<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/master-of-science-in-cybersecurity-2\/\">M.S. Cybersecurity<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div class=\"panelcontainer openfirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">What are the online Master of Science in Data Science program fees?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Tuition for the <strong>UW Master of Science in Data Science<\/strong> is a flat fee per credit whether you live in Wisconsin or out of state. Cost per credit is $875. Being an online program, there are <strong>no additional course or program fees such as segregated or technology fees.<\/strong> If software or special technology is required in one of your courses, it will be provided to you and is included in your tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial aid may be available to you and is awarded by your <a href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/about-us\/uw-campus-partners\/\">home campus.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">What are the program prerequisites?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Foundational skills in statistics and programming will prepare you for graduate-level coursework found in the <strong>M.S. Data Science<\/strong> programs.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/stories-news\/skills-required-for-data-science-programs\/\">View prerequisite skills here.<\/a> Please contact an enrollment adviser with questions, 1-608-262-2011.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">What are the technology requirements? <\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>As a student in our program, you will use and gain experience with a wide range of software. But you won\u2019t need a brawny computer and you\u2019ll never set foot in a computer lab. Our online, cloud-based Virtual Lab brings the computer lab to you! <a href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/online-learning\/technology-requirements\/\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\"> Will the M.S. Data Science courses provide enough personal attention?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Many students are surprised to find that they get to know their <a href=\"https:\/\/datasciencedegree.wisconsin.edu\/data-science-faculty\/\">instructors<\/a>&nbsp;and classmates better online than in a traditional classroom. You will receive personal attention from your instructors as they deliver lessons, direct you through activities, and answer your questions. You will feel connected and supported as you engage with other students through email, chat, video conferencing, discussion boards, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">What is the Master of Science in Data Science course schedule?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwex.wisconsin.edu\/data-science\/#course-schedule\">Course availability<\/a> for the&nbsp;<strong>Master of Science in Data Science<\/strong>&nbsp;varies each fall, spring, and summer. Course offerings are subject to change due to fluctuating enrollment. If you are a current student, please consult with your campus adviser prior to registration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">How long does it take to complete the M.S. in Data Science online degree? <\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Since the Master of Science in Data Science program is designed as a part-time program for working professionals, most students take 1 or 2 courses per term. At this pace, students can expect to finish in approximately 2 &#8211; 3.5 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">How does the Master of Science in Data Science degree support active military and veterans?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Benefits are available to qualifying veterans and those currently serving. Contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/finaid\/veteran-services\/Pages\/default.aspx\">home campus veteran services office<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONTACT US<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point<\/strong><br>608-262-2011<br><a href=\"mailto:learn@uwex.wisconsin.edu\">learn@uwex.wisconsin.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Master of Science in Data Science is grounded in computer science, math and statistics, management, and communication. 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