20 Best Data Science Master's Degree Programs Online
We compared 20 Data Science courses currently listed on edX and Coursera, priced from $49.00 to $99.00. 7 come from a named university or institution, including Maryville University, University of Colorado Boulder and The University of Sydney. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 20
- Price range
- $49.00 – $99.00
- Providers
- edX, Coursera
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 20 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, Coursera, matched to "Data Science" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $99.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Master of Science in Data Science
Offered by Maryville University
The Master of Science in Data Science course on edX offers a deep dive into the methodologies and tools essential for data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Geared towards professionals aiming to e...
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Data Science as a Field
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
This course provides a general introduction to the field of Data Science. It has been designed for aspiring data scientists, content experts who work with data scientists, or anyone interested in learning about what Data...
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Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Data analysis skills are widely sought by employers, both nationally and internationally. This specialization is ideal for anyone interested in data analysis for improving quality and processes in business and industry....
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Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
This course will focus on theory and implementation of hypothesis testing, especially as it relates to applications in data science. Students will learn to use hypothesis tests to make informed decisions from data. Speci...
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Master of Data Science (Online)
Offered by The University of Sydney
This online Master of Data Science program offers a thorough exploration of the concepts and techniques integral to the field of data science. You'll engage with real-world data analysis, focus on machine learning algori...
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Master of Science in Applied Data Science
Offered by Syracuse University
The Master of Science in Applied Data Science is designed to provide professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the data-driven landscape. You'll explore various data science methodologies, focusin...
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Master of Information and Data Science
Offered by University of California, Berkeley
The Master of Information and Data Science course offers a deep exploration into the world of data and analytics. You'll engage with the principles and techniques that govern data science, including data visualization, m...
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Master of Applied Data Science
Offered by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Master of Applied Data Science course offered on edX is designed for those looking to deepen their understanding of data science in practical applications. This program equips you with essential skills in data analys...
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Causal Inference
Offered by Columbia University
This course offers a rigorous mathematical survey of causal inference at the Master’s level. Inferences about causation are of great importance in science, medicine, policy, and business. This course provides an introduc...
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Mastering Classic Reinforcement Learning Algorithms
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
How can an agent learn to make good decisions through repeated interaction with an uncertain environment? This course introduces the mathematical and algorithmic foundations of classical reinforcement learning, with an e...
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Introduction to Machine Learning: Unsupervised Learning
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Introduction to Machine Learning: Unsupervised Learning explores how machines uncover structure, patterns, and relationships in data without labeled outcomes. In this course, you’ll learn how to analyze and visualize hig...
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Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Deep learning has revolutionized the field of natural language processing and led to many state-of-the-art results. This course introduces students to neural network models and training algorithms frequently used in natu...
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Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Step into the frontier of artificial intelligence with this advanced course designed to explore the latest models powering visual and multimodal intelligence. From foundational mathematical tools to state-of-the-art arch...
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Modeling Climate Anomalies with Statistical Analysis
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
This course introduces the use of statistical analysis in Python programming to study and model climate data, specifically with the SciPy and NumPy package. Topics include data visualization, predictive model development...
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Data Mining Methods
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
This course covers the core techniques used in data mining, including frequent pattern analysis, classification, clustering, outlier analysis, as well as mining complex data and research frontiers in the data mining fiel...
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Fundamentals of Data Visualization
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Data is everywhere. Charts, graphs, and other types of information visualizations help people to make sense of this data. This course explores the design, development, and evaluation of such information visualizations. B...
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Developing Industrial Internet of Things
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
The courses in this specialization can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5385-5387, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Enroll here. In this specialization, you will engage th...
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Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Introduces number-theory based cryptography, basics of quantum algorithms and advanced data-structures. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Masters of Science in Computer Science (MS-CS)...
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The Data Driven Manager
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
In the Data Driven Manager specialization, you will learn how to first understand the type of data that you have (or want to generate), then describe it with numbers and graphs to communicate with your audience. You will...
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Data Driven Decision Making
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Once we have generated data, we need to answer the research question by performing an appropriate statistical analysis. Engineers and business professionals need to know which test or tests to use. Through this class, yo...
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Best Data Science Master's Degree Programs Online compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Master of Science in Data Science | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 2 | Data Science as a Field | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $99.00 | View → |
| 3 | Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $79.00 | View → |
| 4 | Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applicati... | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $99.00 | View → |
| 5 | Master of Data Science (Online) | edX | The University of Sydney | — | View → |
| 6 | Master of Science in Applied Data Science | edX | Syracuse University | — | View → |
| 7 | Master of Information and Data Science | edX | University of California, Berkeley | — | View → |
| 8 | Master of Applied Data Science | edX | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | — | View → |
| 9 | Causal Inference | Coursera | Columbia University | $49.00 | View → |
| 10 | Mastering Classic Reinforcement Learning Algorithms | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $49.00 | View → |
| 11 | Introduction to Machine Learning: Unsupervised Learning | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $49.00 | View → |
| 12 | Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $49.00 | View → |
| 13 | Modern AI Models for Vision and Multimodal Understanding | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $49.00 | View → |
| 14 | Modeling Climate Anomalies with Statistical Analysis | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $49.00 | View → |
| 15 | Data Mining Methods | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $99.00 | View → |
| 16 | Fundamentals of Data Visualization | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $99.00 | View → |
| 17 | Developing Industrial Internet of Things | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $79.00 | View → |
| 18 | Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $99.00 | View → |
| 19 | The Data Driven Manager | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $79.00 | View → |
| 20 | Data Driven Decision Making | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $99.00 | View → |
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