Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 30

Program Details

  • Provide training in three core components of data science: machine learning, big data analysis and programming for Data Science.
  • Provide training in applied statistics, particularly statistical inference.
  • Cover applications and contemporary topics in Data Science.

What You Will Learn:

  • Apply statistical methods for decision making.
  • Build and analyze predictive models from data using machine learning and statistical inference.
  • Program Data Science applications in high-level languages such as Python and R.
  • Analyze large datasets using high-performance computing and distributed computing methods.
  • Compare the benefits and drawbacks of contemporary and advanced topics in Data Science.
  • Make informed architectural decisions based on a good understanding of how available technologies differ and complement each other and what scalability and consistency trade-offs they provide.

Admissions & curriculum

30 Required Credits
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Data Science - Computing Concentration Salaries

$95,000

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$159,000

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT is the first university in New Jersey to offer an independent, standalone Master’s degree in Data Science.

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Career Prospects

Where do Data Science (Computing Option) majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Computer and Information Research Scientist
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
  • Software Developer
  • Management Analyst
  • Medical and Health Services Manager
Top Employers
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • I.B.M.
  • JP Morgan Chase & Co.
  • VIOLA

Tuition Cost

How Much does it cost to Attend NJIT?

$32,216
Average cost of attendance for NJ resident undergrads living on campus
- $18,913
Average amount of grants and scholarships per student
= $13,303
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