MasterOnlinePart-Time

University of Maine

M.S. in Data Science - AI Focus

Orono, MAINE2 years$19K total tuition
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Est. Salary$120,000
Job Growth+36%
Top RoleData Scientist
FormatOnline

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
2 years
Est. Tuition
$19K total
Format
Online
Schedule
Part-Time
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Machine Learning, AI Engineering / Applied AI

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience and quantitative coursework.

About This Program

An online master's program that provides an engineering-focused perspective on data science with a specialized track in artificial intelligence.

Career Outcomes

Gain machine learning skills to advance as Data Scientist in Cross-Industry AI

  • 1. AI Data Scientist
  • 2. Machine Learning Engineer
  • 3. AI Research Scientist
  • 4. Data Analytics Consultant

What You'll Learn

  • Design and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics
  • Apply deep learning techniques to computer vision and generative AI tasks
  • Analyze large-scale datasets using advanced statistical and computational methods
  • Develop ethical AI solutions addressing bias and fairness in deployment

Curriculum Highlights

The program features foundation courses in data science followed by AI-focused electives and a practical graduate project.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience and quantitative coursework.

Application Materials

  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
  • Resume: Required
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

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