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Online Graduate Certificate in Data Science & Engineering

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The online Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Engineering enables students to meet the growing demand for professionals with core skills in managing and analyzing complex data and analytics challenges. This program provides a pathway for students from diverse fields to transition into data science and engineering careers by building knowledge across the entire data lifecycle.

Admissions

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted at any time. The admission evaluation process begins once we receive all your application materials.

  • A bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited college/university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    GPAs lower than 3.0 are considered on a case-by-case basis
  • One college-level statistics course
    Applicants without this requirement may take an approved college statistics course before or as part of conditional or provisional admission.

Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you鈥檙e ready to apply, please submit the following:

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  • Current r茅sum茅 or CV
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • An essay describing your motivations, life experiences, and ability to succeed in the program

Careers

The private, public, and research sectors rely heavily on data science and engineering to analyze and translate massive, complex, heterogeneous, and dynamic data into manageable forms. This creates new information and provides insights to better understand phenomena and guide decision-making. Businesses, governments, and academic institutions throughout Maine and beyond are growing in need of a workforce well-trained in such skills.

Data Scientist

According to the , employment of data scientists is projected to grow 35% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. 91福利 17,000 openings for data scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Median Salary: $108,020

Curriculum

Many course options are available based on each student’s specific background and interests and whether prerequisites have been met through previous coursework. An advisor will help you select the courses best suited for you and your goals.

Students must complete 15 credits consisting of:

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At a Glance

91福利Online

Maine College of Engineering & Computing


Degree Level

Graduate

Degree Earned

Graduate Certificate in Data Science & Engineering

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

15 Credits

91福利Online

Maine College of Engineering & Computing


Degree Level

Graduate

Degree Earned

Graduate Certificate in Data Science & Engineering

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

15 Credits

Cost Per Credit Hour

E-Rate

$651

Next Steps

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Contact

Kimberly Lai, M.A.

91福利Online Advisor

umaine.edu/online

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207.581.8041