Professional Master of Science in Data Science
Estimates of tuition and fees are provided below for general planning purposes only. Actual costs may vary. For details, see Tuition and Fee Rate Sheets.
- 30 credit hours total
- Visit the MS-DS on Campus
2024–25 Per Session
Credit Hours | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State/International Tuition | Fall/Spring Student Fees |
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1 | $1,227 | $1,577 | $546–$832 |
2 | $2,454 | $3,154 | $546–$832 |
3 | $3,681 | $4,731 | $546–$832 |
4 | $4,908 | $6,308 | $546–$832 |
5 | $6,135 | $7,885 | $546–$832 |
6 | $7,362 | $9,462 | $832 |
7 | $8,589 | $11,039 | $832 |
8 | $9,816 | $12,616 | $832 |
9 | $11,043 | $14,193 | $832 |
10 | $12,270 | $15,770 | $832 |
11 | $13,497 | $17,347 | $832 |
12 | $14,724 | $18,924 | $832 |
13 | $15,951 | $20,501 | $832 |
14 | $17,178 | $22,078 | $832 |
15 | $18,405 | $23,655 | $832 |
30 (entire program) | $36,810 | $47,310 | depends on pace |
In addition to tuition and fees:
- Plan for about $75 per credit hour for books and supplies
- If you are a new domestic student, add a one-time New Student Fee for $62
- If you are a new international student, add a one-time New Student Fee for $145
- If you are an international student, add an Immigration Compliance Fee for $40 per semester or summer session
For fee descriptions, see Mandatory Student Fees.
Rates published by the Bursar’s Office are approved by the Board of Regents annually in accordance with the level of cash fund appropriations set for the university by the Colorado General Assembly. The Board of Regents reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time. Tuition for this program is assessed on a linear credit hour basis (each credit hour is the same rate) and continues to increase at the same increment for each hour over 15. Fractional credit hours outside of flat rate tuition are assessed the average rate between the two closest credit hours. Dual degrees are charged the higher rate. These rates apply to CU Boulder programs on Main Campus or Coursera only. Classes taken on other campuses including Boulder Main Campus and Boulder Continuing Education have separate tuition, fees and billing. Rates and deadlines may be subject to change.
Summer 2024
Credit Hours | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State/International Tuition | Summer Student Fees |
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1 | $1,192 | $1,532 | $334–556 |
2 | $2,384 | $3,064 | $334–556 |
3 | $3,576 | $4,596 | $334–556 |
4 | $4,768 | $6,128 | $334–556 |
5 | $5,960 | $7,660 | $334–556 |
6 | $7,152 | $9,192 | $334–556 |
7 | $8,344 | $10,724 | $334–556 |
8 | $9,536 | $12,256 | $334–556 |
9 | $10,728 | $13,788 | $334–556 |
10 | $11,920 | $15,320 | $334–556 |
30 (entire program) | $35,760 | $45,960 | depends on pace |
- Tuition is $525 per credit hour for in-state, out-of-state and international students
- $15,750 for the full 30-credit master’s degree
- Tuition is assessed on a pay-as-you-go, per-course basis
- 8-week sessions with self-paced courses
- Upgrade to the for-credit experience during any open enrollment window
- No student fees
- Visit the MS-DS Online (on Coursera)
2024–25
Credit Hours | Online Tuition (No Fees) |
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1 | $525 |
2 | $1,050 |
3 | $1,575 |
4 | $2,100 |
5 | $2,625 |
6 | $3,150 |
7 | $3,675 |
8 | $4,200 |
9 | $4,725 |
10 | $5,250 |
11 | $5,775 |
12 | $6,300 |
13 | $6,825 |
14 | $7,350 |
15 | $7,875 |
30 (entire program) | $15,750 |
Rates published by the Bursar’s Office are approved by the Board of Regents annually in accordance with the level of cash fund appropriations set for the university by the Colorado General Assembly. The Board of Regents reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time. Tuition for this program is assessed on a linear credit hour basis (each credit hour is the same rate) and continues to increase at the same increment for each hour over 15. Fractional credit hours outside of flat rate tuition are assessed the average rate between the two closest credit hours. Dual degrees and double majors are charged the higher rate. These rates apply to CU Boulder programs on Main Campus or Coursera only. Classes taken on other campuses including Boulder Main Campus and Boulder Continuing Education have separate tuition, fees and billing. Rates and deadlines may be subject to change.
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