
Data Science at the U of M
Our programs are designed with a strong foundation in statistical and algorithmic tools, and managing and processing big data.
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University of Minnesota Data Science M.S. Program Ranked Third in Nation
Fortune Magazine recently ranked the University of Minnesota's M.S. Data Science the third best program in the nation. Read more about the value of a data science master's degree.

CS&E Data Scientists Create First-of-its-kind Lakes and Reservoirs Dataset
CS&E data scientists led an interdisciplinary research team to publish a comprehensive global dataset of lakes and reservoirs, tracking changes over the last 30+ years.

How to become a data scientist at a Big Tech company
Specific technical knowledge is needed to become a data scientist, and a master’s degree in a quantitative field—while not always required—is a good way to upgrade your skills.
61
current students in M.S. program
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% of women in M.S. program
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members of graduate faculty
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collaborating departments
2017
First graduates of M.S. program
2020
Launch of B.S. program