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Data Science M.S.

Data science is the effective use of data to extract valuable information and solve problems. It incorporates multi-disciplinary theories and skills, including computer science, statistics, software engineering, and the application domains. Data science is one of the most favorable career paths for highly-skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds. Based on salary, job demand growth and job satisfaction, Glassdoor.com ranked data scientist among the top three best jobs in the United States since 2016. It reported a median salary of $113,736 in 2021.

The University of Houston-Clear Lake's Master of Science in Data Science degree takes a modern, industrial-oriented and multi-disciplinary approach to prepare students for promising data science jobs in wide career paths, such as data scientist and engineer, business and data analyst, data and enterprise architect, etc.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We provide various services to students and alumni including:

Career Exploration and Career Counseling
Resume and Cover Letter Assistance
Mock Interviews
Career Networking Events, Job Fairs and Workshops
On-Campus Interviews
Clothing for interviews and other job-related events via the Career Closet
Jobs4Hawks Resources

Career Services Can Partner with Faculty and Staff
Faculty members can request a classroom presentation from one of our career counselors. Topics include writing effective cover letters and resumes, interviewing skills, and career assessments such as StrengthFinder test, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory.

Career Services can also coordinate with alumni and industry professionals in order to facilitate a classroom visit. These visits can range from employer-led lectures to discussions on current industry trends and professional development tips.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Official GMAT, GRE or MAT scores must be submitted as required by the department of your degree program. Please see the catalog and/or website for the required scores.
Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Test scores should not be more than five years old. Before submitting a test score, determine if you qualify for a graduate test score exemptions.
If you were born or educated in a country where English is not the native language, you must demonstrate English proficiency prior to admission. You can meet this requirement by taking the paper or internet TOEFL exam, Intensive English Language Test (IELTS) exam, Pearson Test of English (PTE), or by successfully completing the ELS Intensive English Language program.
Your minimum scores must be:
550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam;
79 on the TOEFL (iBT) exam;
6.0 on the IELTS exam;
53 on the PTE exam; or,
You can successfully complete level 112 in the ELS Intensive English Language program.
Your scores cannot be more than two years old, and only those received directly from the testing center will be accepted.
You can also review the New Student Information section in our online or paper catalog to determine if you qualify for a waiver of this requirement.

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University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, Texas, United States