The Graduate Program in Data Science (M.S.)
The data science program at Rutgers–Camden is interdisciplinary. Our key departments are Mathematics and Computer Science with affiliated departments including, but not limited to, Public Policy and Prevention Science. We adopt key tools from traditional academic research such as machine learning, causal inference, data analytics, and research design.
A data sciences degree will help students in almost any level, field or occupation, including:
- entry-level professionals;
- currently employed data scientists looking to advance their careers or enhance their skill sets;
- individuals in other fields seeking data analytics skills
Application Requirements
| Official transcript showing a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| GRE not required, but recommended |
| At least two letters of recommendation, preferably from academic references |
| Personal statement (maximum two pages) about academic interests and career goals |
| For applicants whose native language is not English, an official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score report |
Application Deadlines
Spring Enrollment – October 15
Fall Enrollment – March 15
Timetable
The MS program is designed to be completed in three to four semesters of full-time study, but may also be completed in two semesters of intensive study or in five to six semesters of part-time study.
Graduation Requirements
- Minimum of 30 credits to be completed, which may include 3 project credits or 6 thesis credits if the corresponding option is chosen.
- Grade Requirements: To graduate, the student must receive a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the required 30 graduate credits. No more than 9 credits with grades of C or C+ may be used in meeting the requirements of the Master’s degree.
- Thesis Requirements: The six thesis credits must receive a grade of B or better. All thesis work must be completed and defended by the end of the second semester of registration for thesis credits. In the event that the thesis defense in not successful, the candidate will be granted a one month extension to complete and defend the thesis again. If the second attempt is also unsuccessful, the candidate will receive a C grade on all 6 thesis credits. The candidate will then have the option of completing six additional credits through course work. In this case, the requirement that no more than 9 credits with grades of C or C+ are counted towards the Master’s degree implies that 27 of the 30 non-thesis credits must have a grade of B or better.
Funding and Tuition
We offer highly competitive scholarships of up to $10,000 to the best applicants to the program each year. More information on tuition and other funding opportunities is available at the Rutgers Graduate and Professional Admissions website.