Harvard University’s masters in data science does not require test scores, and applicants are advised not to submit or mention them. Three letters of recommendation are needed to apply, and international students must provide a TOEFL or IELTS score if the primary language of their undergraduate instruction is not English. Tuition costs $61,768 for students’ first year, and then $30,884 for the second year (one term only). The application deadline was December 1, 2023, for the fall term. (*Note on reported undergraduate GPA for 2023-24 enrollees: “only includes students whose undergraduate institutions used a 4-point scale (75% of enrollees)”).

The University of North Texas does not require the submission of any standardized tests to apply, but international students must provide proof of English language proficiency. Two letters of recommendation are needed. Tuition and fees for in-state students is about $8,600 (nine credit hours per semester) and about $16,200 for out-of-state students (nine credit hours per semester). The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 cohort was December 10, 2023.

NYU’s master’s in data science program does not require a GRE score, but international students must turn in either a TOEFL or IELTS scores—or meet certain exceptions. Three letters of recommendation are needed to apply. Annual tuition is $41,184 for domestic and international students, and the deadline to apply is January 22 for the fall 2024 cohort. Four months post-program, graduates earn median pay of $132,522.

At the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor, standardized tests are not required to apply for its data science master’s program. Two letters of recommendation are needed, and international students must submit a TOEFL score. The program is jointly run by the university’s statistics, biostatistics, electrical engineering and computer science, and information units. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 cohort is January 15. Annual tuition is about $13,600 for in-state students and $27,400 for those out of state.

Carnegie Mellon’s master of computational data science requires a GRE score to apply, but it is waived for CMU undergraduates. Three letters of recommendation are needed to apply, and international student must submit a TOEFL score. Annual tuition costs $55,800. Four months post-program, graduates earn $135,000 in median pay. Applications were due in December 2023 for the fall cohort.

The University of California—Irvine master of data science program does not use GRE scores in its admissions evaluation. International students are required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score required. Three letters of recommendation are needed to apply, and the annual program tuition is $57,540. International applicants have until January 15 to apply; the deadline for U.S. residents is April 15.

For the University of Rochester’s master’s in data science program, GRE scores are not required, but they may be submitted. Proof of English proficiency must be turned in via TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores—unless applicants qualify for a waiver. Three letters of recommendation are needed, and the program tuition is about $63,000 annually. Graduates make about $130,000 in annual median pay four months post-program. Applications are due February 15 for the fall 2024 cohort.

Indiana University’s Bloomington residential data science master’s program does not require applicants to submit a GRE score (GMAT not accepted), but language scores are required for non-native English speakers. Applications must submit three letters of recommendation. In-state students pay $9,000 in annual tuition; out-of-state student cost is about $30,000. Four months post-grad, alumni earn median pay of $127,000. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 cohort was January 1.

The master’s in data science program at the University of Arizona does not require applicants to submit GRE scores, but international students must turn in a TOEFL score. Two letters of recommendation are needed to apply. The deadline for the fall cohort 2024 is February 1. In-state students can expect to pay about $7,500 in annual tuition; out-of-state students will pay about $17,400 per year.

At the University of Delaware, applicants have until February 1 to apply for its master of science in data science program. No standardized tests are required to be submitted, but international students must turn in a TOEFL score. Three letters of recommendation are needed. The program equips students with skills in probability and statistics, databases and data mining, machine learning, mathematics and computation, and ethics.

Appalachian State’s master of science in applied data analytics requires a GMAT or GRE score to apply, but waivers are available. Three letters of recommendation are needed, and international students must submit a TOEFL score. Four months post-program, graduates earn median pay of $74,000. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 cohort is July 1.

The University of Minnesota’s master’s in data science program does not require applicants to submit standardized tests to meet its March 1 application deadline. Three letters of recommendation are needed, and international students must submit either a TOEFL or IELTS score.

Oklahoma State University requires students to submit a GRE or GMAT for admission into its master’s program in business analytics and data science. A TOEFL score is required for most international students. Three letters of recommendation are needed. The application deadline for fall 2024 admission is January 15. Four months post-program, graduates earn base median pay of about $90,000.

At the University of Missouri, standardized test results are not required but may be submitted for those applying to the master’s in data science and analytics program. No letters of recommendation are required, but two are suggested. International students from non-English speaking nations may be required to provide proof English language proficiency. Final admissions deadline is June 1 for the fall 2024 cohort. Tuition cost ranges from $575 to $1,325 per credit hour, depending on residency status.

George State’s data science and analytics master’s program does not require a GMAT or GRE score for admission—or letters of recommendation—but they may boost your application or make you eligible for certain scholarships. International students must provide an English proficiency score or meet the exceptions. Application deadline is July 1 for U.S. residents and March 18 for international students interested in enrolling in fall 2024. Graduates earn a median pay of $95,000 four-months post-graduation.

Maryville University’s data science master’s program does not require GRE or GMAT scores or letters of recommendation. But, for international students, a TOEFL score is needed. Annual tuition costs $28,800. For the fall 2024 cohort, the admissions process is rolling for U.S. residents, but the deadline is May 1 for international students.

The University of Michigan—Dearborn’s master of science in data science program does not require standardized testing to apply, but international students must turn in a TOEFL score. Two letters of recommendation are needed. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 cohort is August 1 for domestic applicants and May 1 for those abroad. Annual tuition ranges from about $11,300 to $20,100, depending on residency.

At the New York Institute of Technology, international students must score and submit at least a 300 on the GRE and submit an English proficiency test result. Two letters of recommendation are needed to apply. Admissions deadlines are July 1 for international students and August 1 for U.S. residents.

The University of San Francisco does not require students to submit standardized tests to apply, but proof of English proficiency is needed for international students. Two letters of recommendation are required. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 cohort is March 1, and annual tuition is about $56,500.

DePaul University’s data science master’s program is test and recommendation letter optional, but international students must submit a score of English proficiency. Annual tuition costs $47,736. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 cohort is June 15 for international students and August 1 for U.S. residents.

Marquette University recommends domestic students submit GRE score for admission into its master’s in data science program. International students must submit GRE and test of English proficiency score. Annual program tuition is $21,203. The deadline to apply for fall 2024 admission is August 1 for U.S. residents and June 1 for international students.

Willamette University does not require a GRE or GMAT score submission to apply for its master’s in data science program, but they can be submitted to supplement an application. Two letters of recommendation are needed, and international students must turn in a TOEFL score. Annual tuition costs $51,300. In-person classes are offered in the evening in both Portland and Salem, Oregon. Coursework includes machine learning with Python, data visualization, data engineering, and ethics and policy. The application deadline is March 15 for those abroad and May 15 for U.S. residents.

Rochester Institute of Technology has a rolling admission cycle for its master’s degree in data science program. GRE scores are only required for international students, who are also required to include a TOEFL score. Annual tuition is $49,770, and two letters of recommendation are needed to apply. Four months post-program, graduates earn $131,200 in base annual pay.

Texas Tech University’s master of science in data science program does not require students to submit GMAT or GRE scores, but they are encouraged. All international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency. Letters of recommendation are not required. Applications for the program’s summer 2024 cohort are due May 1; international students are recommended to apply six months in advance. Graduates earn $71,000 in median base pay four months post-program.

The Worcester Polytechnic Institute does not require standardized tests to be submitted to apply for its master of science in data science program, but three letters of recommendation are needed. Applicants seeking to attend WPI whose native language is not English must submit official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores. Graduates four months post-program earn median pay of $117,500. Deadlines to apply for the fall 2024 cohort are April 1 or July 1, depending on applicants’ region.

The University of St. Thomas does not require standardized testing or letters of recommendation to apply for its master’s in data science program. TOEFL is needed for international students. Admission to its fall 2024 cohort is a rolling process, and courses cost $3,825 each.

American University’s data science program is test optional and does not require any letters of recommendation to apply. However, for international students, a TOEFL score is needed. Tuition costs about $35,000 annually, and graduates earn a median base salary of $81,600 four months post-program. The deadline to apply for fall 2024 is February 15.

The University of Maryland’s master of professional studies in data science and analytics is standardized test option, but international students must submit a TOEFL score. No letters of recommendation are required for admission into the program, which costs $32,000 annually in tuition. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 cohort for domestic students is June 14 and March 15 for those abroad.

CUNY Graduate Center’s master’s program in data science requires a GRE score for fall 2024 admission, and successful applicants are expected to place in and above the 80th percentile on the GRE quantitative portion. Two letters of recommendation are needed as well as a TOEFL score for international students. Applications are due April 15.