Master in Data Science (Master's)

Tuition is Estimated total tuition and fees for in-state full-time students is $4,860 per semester for the Fall 2026 semester, with $405 per credit hour and $675 in mandatory fees.. The application deadline for the Aug 2027 intake is Jul 14, 2027.

Students in this programme work on real-world data challenges using quantitative methods, machine learning, and data management techniques. They complete a capstone project that applies data science to complex problems in public health and related fields. The programme allows students to tailor their studies through electives in genomics or cybersecurity. Classes are structured to support completion in one year, two years, or part-time.

Focus areas include genomics, cybersecurity, public health data analysis, quantitative methods, machine learning, data management.

The programme requires 30 credit hours of coursework, including 30 hours of core and elective courses. A capstone project is required for graduation.

Graduates work as data analysts, research associates, or data scientists in public health organizations, healthcare institutions, or technology firms.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA. A calculus course is required, along with knowledge in linear algebra and basic statistics. Programming experience in one or more languages is expected. Official GRE scores are optional.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, with options to complete in one year, two years, or on a part-time basis. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 89% of applicants.

Augusta University brings together undergraduate and graduate education with professional study in health, business, computing, education, nursing, public health, science and mathematics, and the arts, humanities and social sciences. Its academic structure includes eleven colleges and schools, with the Medical College of Georgia and the Dental College of Georgia forming distinctive parts of the institution. Allied health sciences and graduate medicine add further routes into health-focused study. Students can choose campus-based programs or AU Online, whose courses can be completed from anywhere in a close learning environment.

Research is organized around collaboration and includes work connected with health, medical advancement and intellectual life. Recent activities show students engaging with applied learning tools, including Anatomage Tables in nursing anesthesia education, while faculty research addresses issues such as medical debt and sleep. International students join an academic and social community that includes people from around the world. Housing is available through residential communities, and Jags Live Well supports a student-focused approach to holistic wellness. Student experience opportunities extend academic learning and foster personal growth. Campus life includes counseling, creative activities, cultural events and study abroad programming. On-campus students can combine academic work with residential life, wellness support and broader personal-development opportunities, while online study provides flexibility for those who cannot relocate.