Master of Science in Data Science (Agricultural Analytics)

Hands-on data science master's focusing on satellite hyperspectral imaging, spatial analytics, yield predictive machine learning, and farm telemetry pipelines.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA with linear algebra, calculus, and programming coursework
English language proficiency: TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Optional
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of purpose and technical resume
Recommendation letters: Two recommendations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Research Park AgTech Graduate Assistantships up to $16,000/year
Application fee: $35
Tuition / joining costs: $350/credit (Resident) / $670/credit (Non-resident)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Research Park at South Dakota State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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