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.

2024–25 Per Session

Credit HoursIn-State TuitionOut-of-State/International TuitionFall/Spring Student Fees
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$47,310depends 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 HoursIn-State TuitionOut-of-State/International TuitionSummer Student Fees
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$45,960depends 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 HoursOnline Tuition (No Fees)
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.

Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. The full cost of attendance for an academic year could include expenses such as on-campus housing and food, books and supplies, and items that are not billed by the university, such as personal expenses, transportation and medical insurance. View more information about the full cost of attendance.