About Data Science, Ms in University of Alabama At Birmingham
As a data scientist, you'll be using math, statistics, and programming skills to organize information and help businesses find solutions. Earning a master's in data science can help prepare you for a career as a software engineer, systems analyst, database administrator, research analyst, and more.
To help you be more successful in your career, we want your education to be well-rounded. That's why every one of your classes will teach you about one of these categories: data analytics, cyber security, high-performance computing, and digital forensics. In addition to your core courses of Machine Learning, Foundation of Data Science, Advanced Algorithms and Applications, and either Database Application Development or Database Systems, you'll take electives such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Deep Learning, Modern Cryptography, Cloud Computing, and Digital Media Forensics. You'll also take electives outside our department—classes like Data Science for Business, Introduction to Bioinformatics, and others. Finally, we'll want you to choose between one of two plans. Plan I (thesis option), is better if you're considering going for a doctorate degree. If your goal is simply professional development, you'd probably prefer Plan II (non-thesis option).
- Computer and information research scientists earned an average salary of $114,520 per year in 2017 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL (UAB code: 1856):
- TOEFL (minimum composite score of 80 and a minimum score of 20 for each section) and TWE for international applicants whose native language is not English.
IELTS: 6.5 overall with at least a 6.0 on each section of the examination
Pearson Academic Test of English
- A minimum score of 53, all applicants
Highlights
| College Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Number of campuses |
1 |
| Academic Programs |
Graduate and Postgraduate degrees/diplomas and Certificates |
| Mode of Programs |
Full-time, Part-time, Online |
| Acceptance rate |
92% |
| International Student Enrolment |
5% |
| Website |
uab.edu/ |
University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA Cost of Attendance
| Fee |
Cost |
| Alabama Resident Tuition |
$8,568 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$27,630 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$20,400 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$39,462 |
