Master of Science in Data Science and Statistics
This flexible program offers three specializations (see degree requirements):
- Statistics
- Applied Statistics
- Data Science
- Its innovative curriculum involves courses in Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
- Limited financial support in the form of scholarships and awards are provided. Additional scholarships are available for US citizens and permanent residents.
- Our students, both domestic and international, have a strong record of starting in full-time jobs right after graduation.
- To enhance career prospects, students can pursue Graduate Certificate in Data Science, and possibly use the certificate courses to fulfill the MS degree requirements.
- Eligible UT Dallas students can Fast Track into this MS program and take up to 15 credit hours of MS courses to fulfill the BS degree requirements.
- NSM Career Success Center is available to support professional development and experiential learning of students.
- This program accepts Quick Admit applications from eligible UT Dallas graduates of qualifying BS programs.
- GRE test score is not required for admission.
Placement
Most of our Data Science and Statistics MS graduates go on to work in industry, including some for well-known companies such as American Airlines, Citi, and Nike. Additionally, some choose to continue in academia for further graduate studies. A sample of recent full-time job placements is provided below.
Selected Recent Placements of MS Graduates
| Year | Placement |
| 2023 | Statistical Analyst, Medpace Inc. |
| 2023 | Data Scientist, Infosys |
| 2022 | Assistant Vice President, Market Risk Analytics, Citi |
| 2022 | Data Analyst, Nike, Inc. |
| 2022 | Analyst II, Revenue Management Operations Research, American Airlines |
| 2022 | Statistical Analyst, Medpace Inc. |
| 2022 | Data Standard Analyst, Medpace Inc. |
| 2022 | Junior Data Scientist, Conestoga Energy Partners, LLC |
| 2022 | Bioinformatics Programmer I, Baylor College of Medicine |
Financial Support
NSM McDermott MS Admission Fellowship is offered to support highly qualified MS students. This fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis at the time of admission. All applicants are automatically considered for this fellowship, and a separate application is not required. Nonresidents of the State of Texas who receive this fellowship are also eligible to be considered for a Competitive Scholarship Waiver. This waiver enables them to pay tuition at the resident rate, but its granting is not assured.
Scholarships and Awards
MS students are additionally supported through the following awards:
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