Best Data Science Master's Programs - Best Value Schools

Mechanical Engineering students, working on capstone projects, in the machine shop.

Advanced Degrees,
Career Success

Ensure your skills match what today's employers value most, with an advanced degree from UMass Dartmouth.

Graduate programs from the College of Engineering offer flexibility with online offerings that deliver the same high quality as on-campus programs.

In engineering graduate programs like computer science and data science, our students conduct cutting-edge research and practical problem-solving that spans artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data visualization, predictive modeling, and more.

Find your program

Your path to a graduate degree starts here. Pick the program that interests you, set your timeline, and we’ll provide the information you need to move forward with confidence.

Top-tier rankings. Global accreditation. Student success.

The College of Engineering offers an exceptional graduate education with programs that are consistently ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting the quality of the education and outcomes of our graduates.

UMass Dartmouth is classified as an R2 Research University by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
Accreditations including NECHE and ABET*
A designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the National Security Agency (NSA)

Prepared for success

94% employed after graduation
Post-graduation engineering salaries start at $91k

*Learn more about program-specific ABET accreditation

Data science master's student Trina Xavier on a boat tour during the Blue Tech Externship

I'm very grateful to the people at UMassD who helped open doors and gave me the opportunity to do work that directly impacts the local economy.
Trina Xavier MS '25 Master's in Data Science

As a national research university, UMassD graduate students learn and research alongside world-class faculty. These experiential learning opportunities prepare the next generation of innovators and problem solvers.

Affordability & value

UMass Dartmouth offers an accessible path to advanced engineering education.

UMass Dartmouth makes advanced education accessible with flexible per-credit pricing (as low as $697 for in-state residents) and special regional rates for New England residents. UMassD has pathways that ensure you get a return on your investment.

Important dates

Fall semester

January 15 – program-specific assistantships or fellowships
April 15 - program-specific application closing dates begin
July 15 –international applications

Spring semester

October 1 – program-specific assistantships or fellowships
December 15 – international applications

Data science master's student Trina Xavier with Blue Tech interns

Graduate student experience

As an engineering graduate student, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative community.

Small class sizes, hands-on labs, and cross-disciplinary projects ensure you’re engaged in meaningful work. Whether on campus or balancing part-time study, you’ll build lasting relationships with faculty and peers who share your drive to engineer solutions for the future.

Mosaic of NYC, Boston, New Bedford, and Providence

Location, location, location

Located in SouthCoast Massachusetts, UMass Dartmouth is less than 15 minutes from a variety of restaurants and shops. Students have access to free transportation on SRTA buses to Fall River and New Bedford, and affordable transit to Boston on the commuter rail.

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