MasterOn-CampusFull-Time

Colorado School of Mines

MS in Data Science

Golden, Colorado2 years$42K total tuition
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Est. Salary$112,590 — actual offers vary.
Job Growth+36%
Top RoleData Scientist
FormatOn-Campus

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
2 years
Est. Tuition
$42K total
Format
On-Campus
Schedule
Full-Time
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Machine Learning, Data Science

Typical admitted student: Quantitative bachelor's expected; linear algebra, probability, and programming prerequisites comparable to Mines foundational CS coursework—verify exact prerequisite substitutions on the program site.

About This Program

STEM-heavy MSDS bridging statistics and computing at Mines with flexibility to steer electives toward applied science and engineering domains.

Career Outcomes

Interdisciplinary MSDS emphasizing statistical learning, scalable computation, and domain-elective depth per Mines graduate procedures manual.

  • 1. Data Scientist
  • 2. ML Engineer
  • 3. Analytics Engineer
  • 4. Research-oriented industry scientist
  • 5. PhD pathway

What You'll Learn

  • Statistical modeling and core statistical learning methods.
  • Machine learning pipelines from introductory through advanced coursework.
  • Computational methods suited to large-scale data workflows.
  • Domain-informed elective sequencing approved by program governance.

Curriculum Highlights

Coursework-only MSDS structured as thematic modules spanning statistical modeling, machine learning / algorithms / parallel computation, and individualized domain electives—confirm credit totals and mini-module professional-development requirements in the official catalog language.

Top Employers

Energy, geoscience-adjacent analytics, federal labs, Denver-area tech—confirm internship and placement signals via Mines career reporting.

Admissions

Quantitative bachelor's expected; linear algebra, probability, and programming prerequisites comparable to Mines foundational CS coursework—verify exact prerequisite substitutions on the program site.

Application Materials

  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: Typically required—confirm count
  • Resume: Required
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
  • GRE/GMAT: Verify departmental policy
  • English proficiency per Graduate Office

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