Our Students
Meet a Few of Our Students
A snapshot of the talented students in our MS in Applied Data Science program.
I chose the MS-ADS program for its rigorous, industry-focused curriculum and the opportunity to learn from world-class faculty who bridge academic research with real-world applications. The program’s emphasis on hands-on learning through the capstone project particularly appealed to me, as it allows students to tackle complex, data-driven problems in collaboration with leading organizations.
Age Breakdown (In-Person & Online)
The MS in Applied Data Science program attracts learners at different stages of their academic and professional journeys. This chart compares age distribution across the Autumn 2025 in-person and online cohorts.
Gender Breakdown (In-Person & Online)
Our students come from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. Below is a comparison of gender representation across the Autumn 2025 in-person and online cohorts.
I chose this program due to a combination of theoretical learning and great connections to industry through the capstone project, events, and great alumni network.
Work Experience (In-Person & Online)
Students enter the program with varied professional backgrounds—from early-career analysts to seasoned engineers and managers. This comparison shows the level of work experience represented in the Autumn 2025 in-person and online cohorts.
Top 5 Undergraduate Majors (In-Person & Online)
Our students come from a wide range of academic foundations. The charts below highlight the most common undergraduate majors represented in the Autumn 2025 in-person and online cohorts.
Primary Citizenship (In-Person Students)
The Autumn 2025 in-person cohort includes students from around the world.
This map highlights the primary citizenship of students in this incoming class.
I ultimately chose the MS-ADS program because I liked how experienced the professors were in the industry. I also appreciate that we are taught necessary skills that are very relevant to today’s job market in analytics, which I didn’t get to experience in undergrad.