Online Data Science Graduate Program Overview
Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals online, part-time Data Science graduate program addresses the huge demand for data scientists qualified to serve as knowledgeable resources in our ever-evolving, data-driven world.
Designed specifically with working professionals in mind, you will engage in a number of modern online courses created to expand your knowledge for advanced career opportunities in data science, including Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Game Theory, and Large-Scale Data Systems. Learn from senior-level engineers and data scientists who will incorporate realistic scenarios in your studies that you have or will encounter as a professional.
The online master’s degree in data science prepares you to succeed in specialized jobs involving everything from the data pipeline and storage to statistical analysis and eliciting the story the data tells. You will:
- Gain practical skills and advance your career to meet the growing demand for data scientists.
- Balance both the theory and practice of applied mathematics and computer science to analyze and handle large-scale data sets.
- Manage and manipulate information to discover relationships and insights into complex data sets.
- Create models using formal techniques and methodologies of abstraction that can be automated to solve real-world problems.
- Select the courses that fit your area of interest.
- Become a confident data scientist and leader.
Data Science Degree Options
We offer three program options for Data Science; you can earn a Master of Science in Data Science or a Post-Master’s Certificate.
Data Science Courses
Get details about course requirements, prerequisites, and electives offered within the program. All courses are taught by subject-matter experts who are executing the technologies and techniques they teach. For exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors, please refer to the course schedule published each term.
Proficiency Exams
A proficiency exam is available in Data Science. If you have not completed the necessary prerequisite(s) in a formal college-level course but have extensive experience in these areas, may apply to take a proficiency exam provided by the Engineering for Professionals program. Successful completion of the exam(s) allows you to opt-out of certain prerequisites.
Program Contacts
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Tony Johnson
Program Manager Artificial Intelligence, Program Manager Computer Science, Program Manager Cybersecurity, Program Manager Data Science, Program Manager Information Systems Engineering, Program Manager Robotics and Autonomous Systems
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Tuition and Fees
Did you know that 78 percent of our enrolled students’ tuition is covered by employer contribution programs? Find out more about the cost of tuition for prerequisite and program courses and the Dean’s Fellowship.
Why Hopkins?
We built an online master’s degree in data science specifically for working professionals. Explore what you can do.
Student Resources - Your academic success is important to us. As a Johns Hopkins University student, you’ll have access to a variety of resources to support your successful path to completing your degree. Learn More
Learn on Your Terms - Develop the in-demand knowledge to achieve your personal career goals in your field of choice—on your schedule. Choose modern, relevant courses to design the learning experience that best fits your objectives. Learn More
Career-advancing Education - Coursework incorporates industry-specific knowledge that you can use from day one. As a graduate, you will be prepared to advance your career, cross over into other engineering fields, take on leadership roles, and increase your income-earning potential. Learn More
“I appreciated that the program is rigorous and teaches current techniques. I always felt my coursework was relevant, and my professors were very knowledgeable and helpful. ”
Data Science FAQs
Because of the adaptability and diversity present in the field of data science, you can take your career in a wide variety of directions. Become an AI researcher, a data strategist, a business systems analyst, and more. Career advisors are standing by throughout your education experience to guide you, answer questions, and help you find your exact career path.
Most graduates who hold a Master’s in Data Science receive a significant salary bump upon the completion of their degree. The median base salary for master’s holders is $92,500. Plus, going through the program exposes you to the newest technologies, theories, and techniques that you might not have learned on your own. Add in all the networking opportunities the community provides and a master’s degree.
Yes. If we are otherwise willing to accept the student, we will determine which prerequisites are still needed as part of the review process. You will then be admitted provisionally until those courses have been successfully completed.
Academic Calendar
Find out when registration opens, classes start, transcript deadlines and more. Applications are accepted year-round, so you can apply any time.
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