Data Science

Master of Science

Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

MSArtificial Intelligence and ComputingDigital FluencyCreativity & InnovationIn-Person or Online
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A nationally top-ranked data science program for distinction and affordability (Fortune, 2025)

Our Data Science program will provide you with technical knowledge and advanced computational skills to solve complex data challenges. You'll start by building strong foundations in math, statistics, and computational thinking, then learn to develop, train, and evaluate machine learning and AI models through advanced coursework shaped by faculty research. Work confidently with modern tools, understand their limits, and adapt as the field evolves – all while creating your own path through specialized courses, hands-on projects, and the flexibility to study online or on our campus in downtown Chicago. Our online learning program replicates the classroom experience with full access to software, faculty advisors, career services, and a large alumni network.  
 

For international students: this is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

What You'll Learn

✓  Build and evaluate predictive models by combining statistical, machine learning, and deep learning methods. 

 

✓  Manage, clean, and analyze large, complex datasets. 

 

✓  Interpret AI-generated outputs and recognize when models are unreliable or misleading.  

✓  Design analytical solutions that are technically sound, trustworthy, and ethically grounded.

 

✓  Communicate analytical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

 

✓  Adapt to emerging AI and data science tools as the field evolves. 

Concentrations
Computational Methods
Build technical skills for complex data problems at scale.  
Computational Methods Requirements
Health Care
Apply advanced methods to support data-driven clinical decisions and improve patient outcomes. 
Health Care Requirements
Marketing
Build technical skills in analytics together with competency in marketing analytics and customer relationship management. 
Marketing Requirements
Human Centered AI: Foundations first, then AI in depth Path for every background: career-changing path available Flexible classrooms: Learn online, on campus, or hybrid
Graduate Career-Ready
At DePaul, your education meets real-world application in the heart of Chicago—a bustling and diverse global hub. You'll graduate with the skills and network you need to land today's in-demand data-driven roles, and join a strong community of School of Computing alumni.

This degree will prepare you for in-demand roles like:

- Data scientist
- Machine learning engineer
- Applied scientist
- Analytics manager
- Data engineer 

Recent graduates have been hired at Accenture, Allstate, AWS, Deloitte, H&M Group, IBM and many more.

$120k average salary of a data scientist (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025)

Admission and Aid

Visit the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media’s Graduate Admission Office page for additional information, FAQs, to schedule an appointment with an admissions officer and more.

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Admission Requirements
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Scholarships and Aid
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Faculty
Learn from leaders in machine learning, healthcare AI, recommender systems, and visualization. At the School of Computing, you’ll connect personally with faculty while collaborating on research and projects that advance the field.
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Roselyne Tchoua
Roselyne Tchoua
Dr. Tchoua's research is in Human-Centered AI and Responsible AI, developing human-in-the-loop approaches that inject expert knowledge into machine learning models by involving domain experts at every step of the data pipeline.
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Jamshid Sourati
Jamshid Sourati
Dr. Sourati develops machine learning and AI techniques to model how knowledge and discoveries flow through science and technology.
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Bamshad Mobasher
Bamshad Mobasher
Dr. Mobasher directs the Center for Web Intelligence and the DePaul AI Institute, and is a leading authority on Web mining, personalization, and recommender systems.
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Casey Bennett
Casey Bennett
Dr. Bennett brings 20+ years of experience in data science and machine learning, and his research focuses on AI in healthcare, including clinical decision support, robotics, and human-robot interactions.
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Hands-On Learning
Gain the expertise you need with project-based classes, specialized research labs, and opportunities for real-world collaboration.
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Pair AI and Human Connection
In a new study using predictive AI models, DePaul computer scientist Roselyne Tchoua finds a human element could prevent at-risk patients from falling through the cracks.
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Build Data-Driven Solutions to Real-World Challenges
The Medical Informatics Lab and the Intelligent Multimedia Processing Lab house state-of-the-art research combining theory and experimental methodologies to provide novel solutions to challenging data problems.
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Research and Innovate at SoC
At the School of Computing, you'll participate in research projects, gain hands-on experience at state-of-the-art facilities, and be part of the innovations shaping tomorrow's tech landscape.
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