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Accredited diploma
Offered by the University of Michigan, a top-ranked public research university in the U.S.
100% online
Hands-on learning from anywhere, engaging group discussions with professors and peers.
12 – 36 months
Approximate program length depending on course load.
$37,823 - $50,369 USD
Tuition rate is determined by residency.
Career Outcomes
The Master of Applied Data Science is both for students who want to start or advance their careers in data science, and become a data science leader in their industry. 57% of our alumni reported an average salary of $121,000.00 or more upon graduation in 2022-2023.
Read the 2023 UMSI Employment Report.
Career Development
UMSI has a dedicated career coach for MADS students who works with you directly to provide personalized coaching for every phase of your job/internship search or career advancement. MADS students also have access to our online career resource library and UMSI CareerLink, a database of job postings and employer contacts only available to students in the School of Information.
Watch a career development office webinar to learn more.
Alumni Network
University of Michigan School of Information’s 9,000+ alumni include data scientists, user-experience engineers, web designers, data engineers, librarians and archivists, entrepreneurs, and information architects. Graduates have the opportunity to join the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan and network with over 630,000 living alumni around the globe. Go Blue!
Application information
Applications for Spring/Summer 2025 are now open. Don't miss your opportunity, apply today.
- Priority Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
- Final Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
- Classes begin: May 6, 2025
- Add/Drop: May 27, 2025
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