$123,595
The average salary for a data scientist in the United States*
*Source: indeed.com
98%
of Tufts School of Engineering graduates had secured employment or received a job offer at the time of graduation
125,000+
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ENTRY TERMS:
- Fall
- Spring
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
- Fall: March 15
- Spring: September 15
At Tufts, you’ll be fully immersed in the data analysis principles and practices that support data-centric real-world problem solving. World-class faculty lead hands-on projects that prepare you for the future. We train you to evaluate data to predict consequences, quantify risks, and avoid misinterpretations. Courses include probability and information theory and computer science handling computation and machine learning.
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At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned engineering faculty at the top of their disciplines. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.
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Tufts University is one of the nation’s top research universities, earning a "tier 1" classification from the Carnegie Foundation and membership within the Association of American Universities (AAU). These honors recognize the university’s excellence in interdisciplinary research, education, and leadership. Located a subway ride away from the technology hubs of Boston and Cambridge, Tufts School of Engineering prepares students for success in the classroom, lab, and workplace.
The Tufts data science program is distinguished by its opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.
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- Data scientist
- Business systems analyst
- Machine learning engineer
- AI researcher
Data science is an emerging field—so there’s plenty of room for career growth and innovation. With an MS in data science, you can choose to focus on business applications of data science or go another route by assisting professionals in making fields like medicine, architecture, and education more effective and productive. Ninety percent of data scientists hold a master’s degree. With an MS from Tufts, you’ll embark on your career path feeling confident and competitive in the field.
Careers for graduates include:
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required, if applicable.
- If admitted, confirm enrollment by April 15 for fall admission or December 1 for spring admission.
- The Tufts International Center issues visa document forms and offers support.
GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
For International Applicants
$108,020
The average salary for a data scientist in 2023*
*Source: bls.gov
98%
of Tufts School of Engineering graduates had secured employment or received a job offer at the time of graduation
125,000+
Join a network with 125,000+ Tufts University alumni
With students who come from over 90 countries, resources for international students are available throughout Tufts. The Tufts International Center supports students and their dependents throughout their Tufts experience including assistance in visa processing, work authorization, and cultural acclimation. Special programs such as Thanksgiving programming, winter housing, and pairing with a local host are offered each year.
Our immigration services programs and events support the arrival, orientation, and ongoing success of our community members. If you are admitted, here are a few important things to remember:
- Contact Tufts International Center with any questions related to visa processing, work authorization, and cultural acclimation.
- International students on a visa must be full-time students. Tufts International Center will issue an I-20 form or IAP-66 form.
- Confirm your enrollment and pay the tuition deposit by April 15 for fall enrollment or December 1 for spring enrollment.
- Complete and return the International Student Information form to upon receiving your admittance letter.
- Verify that you are able to pay for your educational and living expenses.
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Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Define and solve complex data-based problems
- Select appropriate statistical and predictive methodologies with data sets
- Provide appropriate interpretation of these results based on discipline-related concepts
- Communicate clearly the conclusions drawn from the analysis of data
- Create effective visual representations of complex data
- Maintain collaborative team relationships to contribute to a shared project
- Demonstrate functional programming skills in a data-related language
- Complete program at your own pace
- Choose between our fully online program or our on-campus program
- Small class sizes
- Personalized path of study
- Mentorship from professors at the top of their fields
- Collaborative research that crosses disciplines
- Five miles from the high-tech hub of Boston