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Master’s in Data Science at Vanderbilt
A 9-month, 30-credit, on-campus M.S. in Data Science. Four intensive modules from August to May, graduate in May and launch faster.
Next deadline to apply: January 15th, 2026. The Round 1 deadline is our priority deadline for scholarships.
Why Vanderbilt for Data Science?
4 Mods / 30 Credits / 9 Months / On Campus.
Program Highlights
Vanderbilt’s M.S. in Data Science (30 credits) blends computer science, statistics, and business practices—delivered fully in person.
The curriculum runs across four intensive modules (August–May). You’ll move from foundations to advanced applications quickly.
A capstone is required (recorded on your transcript, no credit hours) and integrated into your course schedule.
What's a Capstone?An internship or experiential project is optional but encouraged and may fulfill elective credit with approval.
You will graduate being able to:
Build end-to-end computational pipelines for high-dimensional data.
Select, train, and explain machine learning and statistical models.
Visualize results clearly and communicate to technical and non-technical audiences.
Work reproducibly in open-source environments.
Anticipate ethical, privacy, and policy implications of data use.
Become a Commodore
As a Vanderbilt student, you’ll study in the heart of Nashville, one of the nation’s fastest-growing tech and healthcare hubs. Data science roles here outpace the talent supply.
Data science jobs in Middle Tennessee are growing faster than the qualified population and with a strong community built around healthcare, entertainment, and technology, the future for data scientists is bright. The Washington Post has ranked Nashville top 2 in the nation for hottest job market in 2024.
Discover More About the Masters Program
Eligibility
We welcome applicants from diverse quantitative backgrounds. Show us your readiness in math, programming, and problem-solving.
Curriculum
Four modules, 30 credits, required capstone. Compute, analyze, and act ethically.
Class of 2027 Application Deadlines
Faculty Perspective: Is a Master’s in Data Science Worth It?
“Our Master’s degree program will get you working on real projects with real data and real obstacles.”
Tuition, Fees & Scholarships
Review cost of attendance and ways to help finance your degree.
Resources
Career and student resources to prepare you for success.
What’s Your Next Step?
Join a cohort that codes, analyzes and creates across every Vanderbilt discipline. Fall 2026 seats are limited, see the deadlines below and everything else you need to know.