Finances

Program Cost

For the most up-to-date tuition rates, please visit the CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Bursar's Office for current tuition rates.

Financing Your Degree

  • U.S. federal student aid: Students in the MS-DS on campus can apply for graduate and professional student financial aid and other funding opportunities (e.g., tuition reimbursement from your employer).
  • Scholarships: CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß does not currently offer scholarships for this program. However, you can search for private scholarships and improve your chances of success with our tips to apply.
  • Teaching Assistantships (TA) or Research Assistantships (RA): Because the MS-DS is a professional program, on-campus students are not eligible for teaching or research assistantships, but are eligible for hourly work. If you are an international F1-student, check out theÌýISSS Campus Employment Overview.
  • On Campus Employment: CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß hosts abundant roles across departments which are hourly and flexible. International students attending with an F-1 visa do not require authorization to work on-campus with a CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß role.
  • Professional Experience: Students can earn academic credit for industry-aligned experiences—such as internships, applied projects, or research—allowing you to build real-world skills and strengthen career prospects.

Career Outcomes & ROI

Graduates of the MS-DS program see strong career prospects:

  • Top Roles: Data Scientist, ML Engineer, Data Analyst
  • Industries: Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Sports, Government, Transportation
  • Average Salary: ~$120,000 (August 2025 MS-DS Career Outcomes Survey)
  • Job Placement: 90% employed within six months of graduation (November 2025 MS-DS Career Outcomes)