Transform Data Into Career Momentum
Earn your master’s in data science 100% online.
Start As Soon As October 14
Why Choose Mercer University?
Degrees Built for Career Growth: 95% of the graduating class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education six months after earning a Mercer degree.*
Nationally Ranked. Distinctively Mercer: Mercer University is ranked among the top National Universities and Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.
Military Friendly and Welcoming by Design: Mercer is ranked a No. 1 Military Friendly® School.
*See methodology at mercer.edu/post-graduate.
Advance Your Career with a Data-Driven Degree
Mercer’s M.S. in Data Science prepares you to turn complex information into confident decisions, with a curriculum built around the skills employers are hiring for right now. Earn this 36-credit-hour graduate degree 100% online. Focused eight-week courses advance your learning in data processing, data structures and intelligence, programming and algorithms, machine learning and deep learning, natural language processing, computational statistics, and cloud computing.
Rather than learning in the abstract, you’ll get hands-on practice in computer labs and virtual computing environments, working directly with real-world data. Optional internships and applied client projects let you build a portfolio of real work, and with no data science prerequisites required, you can start the program and build that experience from day one. Most students complete their degree in 18 to 24 months, with new terms starting each January and August.
Prepare for a Rewarding Career
Hands-on, Experiential Learning
Develop career-ready best practices in classes and applied capstone project opportunities.
Flexible Course Formats
Receive high-quality instruction online with a strong network of peers and faculty.
Eight-Week Classes, Two Start Dates
Choose a January or August start date and learn in focused, 8-week classes designed for school/life balance.
Experienced Faculty Mentors
Learn from faculty who have honed their expertise and perspectives around the world and across industries.
Support for Working and Military Students
Access dedicated support from a team who understands the lives of working adults and military students.
Personalized Financial Planning
Partner with a financial planning counselor for personalized support to make confident decisions about your future.
Where Mercer Graduates Work
Graduates of Mercer’s M.S. in Data Science program work in a range of industries in roles such as:
- Artificial Intelligence Research
- Artificial Intelligence Specialist
- Computer Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Data Architect
- Data Modeler
- Data Scientist
- Data Storyteller
- Machine Learning Researcher
- Machine Learning Specialist
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialist
What Mercer Faculty Are Saying
“The Master of Science in Data Science opens the door to those who do not have a technical background and want to make a career move into data science and artificial intelligence. Graduates will be able to step into high-demand jobs with good salaries.”
About Mercer University
Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning with approximately 9,000 students enrolled across 12 schools and colleges. We are ranked among the top tier of national research universities and have earned consistent recognition for our academic programs and educational opportunities.
Mercer is recognized as a leader in providing students of all ages from different backgrounds all over Georgia and beyond with the personalized support and flexibility needed to make a private education a reality. Because no matter who you are, what you’re looking to study, or where you want to go, Mercer is for you.
