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Profit From the Growing Demand for Data Science Professionals

3 student working around a table in RUCIf you need convincing that data science is a booming field, consider this statistic: employment of data scientists is projected to grow 35 percent over the coming decade, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. That compares to an average 3 percent growth for all occupations.

The demand for sophisticated data analysis is exploding in business, industries, government, health care, nonprofit organizations, and elsewhere. Our Master of Science in Data Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn provides the advanced knowledge and skills you need to excel in this exciting and challenging field.

You can complete the program fully online, in person, or a combination of both. We schedule all courses during late afternoons and evenings, making them convenient for part-time students who work.

Where a MS in Data Science Degree Will Take You

Our interdisciplinary curriculum, which integrates areas like mathematics, statistics, computer science, and information science, provides you with a diverse and comprehensive foundation on which to build your career. With data driving decisions in so many fields, the opportunities for data analysts, business intelligence analysts, data architects, data scientists, and related professionals are vast and growing.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$104,860 Median Salary

Mathematicians and Statisticians

Overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 30 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,500 openings for mathematicians and statisticians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$108,020 Median Salary

Data Scientists

Employment of data scientists is projected to grow 35 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 17,700 openings for data scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$117,450 Median Salary

Database Administrators and Architects

Overall employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 10,200 openings for database administrators and architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$83,640 Median Salary

Operations Research Analysts

Employment of operations research analysts is projected to grow 23 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,800 openings for operations research analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$145,080 Median Salary

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,400 openings for computer and information research scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Programs Offered Beyond MS

Computer and Information Science, MS

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