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Think Bigger With an Online Ivy League Master's Degree in Data Science

Level up your career with an online Master of Science in Engineering in Data Science (MSE-DS Online) degree from Penn Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, built for career changers and cross-disciplinary thinkers.

Designed for students with computer science experience comparable to a CS minor, our online data science master’s degree helps you build on what you know to drive innovation in emerging technologies.

Connect data with practical applications through coursework in Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Statistics for Data Science and more.
Exchange ideas with researchers and peers worldwide, with opportunities for real-time faculty interaction and collaborative group projects.
Fit an Ivy League education into your everyday life, studying asynchronously with part-time and full-time options to fit your commitments.

Your curiosity could inspire the next breakthrough. Complete the form to learn how our online MSE Data Science program can prepare you to advance as a data scientist or engineer and solve challenges that reach across industries.

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Tell us a little about yourself and a Penn Engineering Online representative will reach out with details about the online MSE-DS program.

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(U.S. News & World Report, 2026)

16 months Fastest full-time schedule

Finish your degree in 16 months or three years with part-time study.

$3,859 Cost per course

Tuition and fees may be adjusted on a yearly basis.

100% Online & asynchronous

Study part-time or full-time — and switch between them any semester.

What's Possible With a Penn Engineering Degree?

You bring the ambition to advance, and we’re here to help you pursue what’s possible. Penn Career Services’ 2024 Career Plans Survey highlights how School of Engineering and Applied Science master’s graduates are putting their education to work:

82.6% of graduates with reported outcomes were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.
MSE-DS program graduates secured roles such as data scientist, machine learning engineer, AI engineer, quantitative researcher, data engineer, software engineer and quantitative analyst.

Where Do Penn Engineering Graduates Work?

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Discover More in Data

Data science can open new possibilities in fields as varied as medicine, law and finance. With Penn Engineering’s online MSE-DS degree, you’ll build on your computational background to investigate questions that reach across industries and help address some of society’s most pressing challenges.

Our online data science master’s degree for working professionals helps you turn ambition into the ability to analyze complex information and recognize opportunities for change. Together, we’ll prepare you to contribute to a field that’s continually evolving.

Turn Complex Data Into Understanding

Build your expertise through core courses in high-demand fields, including Database & Information Systems, Computer Systems Programming and Algorithms & Computation. Your interests can guide your elective choices, with options such as Natural Language Processing, AI and GPU Computing.

Earn Your Degree on Your Terms

Complete your degree fully online through asynchronous coursework with no required live sessions. Finish in as little as 16 months or take one or two courses at a time. With up to five years to complete the program, you can choose a pace that balances your education with work, finances and other commitments.

Join a Community of Discovery

Learn from Ivy League faculty who are accomplished researchers and dedicated educators. As you connect with professors and collaborate with classmates worldwide, you’ll share ideas and broaden your perspective within a community that brings different disciplines and experiences together.

"Data science can inform innovations across science, medicine, law and finance."
— James C. Gee
MSE-DS Program Director

Let us know how best to reach you with program information, including the application checklist, career outcomes report and upcoming admissions webinars. A dedicated online Admissions Counselor is here to help you every step of the way.

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