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Master of Data Science

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Master of Data Science

University of Pittsburgh

Accredited degree

Offered by the University of Pittsburgh, a top-ranked, Carnegie R1 research institution

20 months

10 courses total (30 credits), 9-10 hours per week

$15,000 USD total cost

Pay-as-you-go for the courses you enroll in, one term at a time

Sample the program

Request access to the free preview of Pitt's Data Centric Computing PBA course

100% online

Lecture videos, hands-on projects and live sessions with instructors and peers

Student experience

What’s it like to earn a Master of Data Science while learning on Coursera?

The MDS program at the University of Pittsburgh is a fully online program, delivered by the same expert faculty who teach on-campus. As an MDS student, you have the flexibility to learn at your own pace and on the device of your preference. Throughout the program, you’ll cultivate practical skills through coursework and projects through multidisciplinary approaches, responsibly using big data in practical scenarios to solve real world problems.

You’ll participate in live classroom sessions with professors, collaborate with peers on group projects through platforms like Zoom and Slack, and have direct access to instructors during scheduled office hours.

Fall 2025 deadline: August 18

Don’t miss your chance to join the intake!