OpenFieldAmerican University Master of Science in Data Science
Interdisciplinary 30-credit master's program bridging statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, big data architectures, and ethical data governance with direct access to Washington tech and federal employers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree with minimum 3.0 GPA and foundational coursework in calculus and programming.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE scores optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume / CV and 2-page statement of purpose explaining professional and analytical objectives.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or professional recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Self-funded; eligible for merit-based partial tuition scholarships ($10,000 to $20,000) and campus assistantships
- Application fee
- USD $55 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- USD $1,972 per credit hour (30 total credit hours = USD $59,160 total program tuition).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Priority Fall deadline; rolling thereafter)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official American University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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