Accelerate your career by combining in-demand technical skills with essential business and communication strategy—land a top role in one of the fastest-growing fields today.
WPI’s Master of Science in Data Science program prepares you to extract insights from data and use them to drive innovative solutions for how we live, work, and interact with the world around us.
Program Highlights
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Deepen your knowledge to meet industry demand in areas like data processing, modeling techniques, statistical analysis, data-intensive software, machine learning operations, natural language processing, generative AI, and more.
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Train with industry-leading tools like PyTorch, MySQL, Python, MATLAB, Tableau, Apache Spark, Oracle, and other technologies that leading organizations use daily.
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Land a job at one of the foremost companies in the world. Our alumni work at leading organizations including Fidelity Investments, Microsoft, TJX Companies, and many other Fortune 500 companies.
What Makes WPI Different?
After completing this program, you’ll have industry connections, a portfolio of real-world projects, and the interdisciplinary skills you need to solve problems and lead business decisions. You may even go beyond a master’s degree and pursue a PhD in data science.
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Apply your skills to actual business challenges facing partner organizations. Join the 500+ WPI data science graduates who have completed 100+ industry partner projects.
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Get the latest trends in data science from industry insiders, aka our advisory board members who actively collaborate with faculty to give students the most up-to-date, dynamic training possible.
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Enjoy the powerful facilities of our prestigious R1 institution, including robust servers and computer clusters for experimenting with large-scale datasets and compute-intensive generative modeling techniques.
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Play an active research role alongside faculty who are developing new models and having a direct impact in health, genetic analysis, sustainability, educational software, financial trading, and more.
WPI’s Data Science Program by the Numbers
Top 6
U.S. college with a Master’s in Data Science program preparing students for high-paying, future-proof careers
Analytics Insight (2025)
#20
Best online master’s in data science program nationwide
Fortune (2024)
Choose Your Path: Online or on Campus
Built with flexibility for part-time and full-time grad students alike:
- Study 100% online while balancing your professional and personal commitments.
- Or immerse yourself in our collaborative on-campus environment.
Customize Your Expertise
Specialize in a track that directly ties to your career goals:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Big Data Analytics & Management
- Business Intelligence
What Our Students Are Saying
"One of my favorite things about WPI is the research lab I work in and my lab mates, specifically. They've been incredibly supportive and are a big part of why I am so happy in my program and research work."
— Karen Bonilla, PhD student, Data Science
Your Gateway to Success
- No GMAT/GRE or computer science degree required.
- Use built-in bridge courses to fill any knowledge gaps.
- Take a course before you apply—make sure we’re the right fit!
Admissions Requirements
- Undergraduate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Strong quantitative and computational background
- Coursework in programming, data structures, algorithms, calculus, linear algebra, and introductory statistics
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Ready to Transform Your Future?
Join a community of innovative thinkers and problem solvers at the forefront of data science.