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Data Science M.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students will demonstrate knowledge of modern data management, data analytics, computer programming and machine learning methods.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to think critically in making decisions based on data and modeling, including deep learning.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to use the correct statistical modeling and machine learning techniques for the analysis of data, big or small, in exploratory analysis, confirmative modeling, or predictive modeling to support decision-making.

4. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.

5. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to demonstrate effective communication skills to facilitate the accurate translation of real-life problems into statistical learning models, and subsequently, the effective presentation and dissemination of analysis results and products.

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MEDIAN EARNINGS

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PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

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Working in New York

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Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering the master’s program any time during the academic year and graduating by May 31 three years later. Methodology is parallel to AAU Data Exchange doctoral completion rates and means that spring entrants have less time to complete. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected program. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23). No Asterisk-Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected program at the master’s degree level based on the 2-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars. Asterisk- Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected program at the master’s degree level at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. SUNY Graduates Post Completions Interactive Dashboard. Degree completers from 2005-2019 in 2020 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State two years after graduation. SUNY Wages Dashboard, includes graduates from 2015-18. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024