Students & Alumni
The master of science in education data science draws students from around the world and diverse backgrounds in education, computer science, statistics, learning technology, and more. What they share is a passion for applying data science skills and techniques to education research and practice.
Student profiles
The master of science in education data science draws students from around the world and diverse backgrounds in education, computer science, statistics, learning technology, and more. What they share is a passion for applying data science skills and techniques to education research and practice.
Capstone projects
The capstone project is an integral part of the EDS program. Students take what they have learned throughout the program and apply knowledge and theory to a real-world data project. Their hard work culminates in a paper and a presentation at a symposium at the end of the program.
Alumni life
The collaborative nature of the program builds a strong sense of community that extends beyond students' year on campus. Our alumni take many different paths, but many maintain a keen interest in supporting current students.
Life after EDS
The job market for professionals with advanced data analysis and AI skills is growing across all sectors. Data science professionals with expertise in education bring their deep understanding of learning, schools, universities, and education policy .
Examples of potential employers include education research firms, school districts and systems, universities, state and federal government education agencies and education technology companies. You can find detailed career outcomes for EDS MS graduates here and sample placements below.
EDS MS alumni are applying data science and analytics skills to improve educational outcomes, inform decision-making, and drive innovation in both nonprofit and commercial organizations. Roles include:
- Data Analyst at
- Data Scientist at
- Research Scientist at
After EDS, several EDS MS graduates have taken up technical or product roles in industry, sometimes applying data or AI expertise in broader contexts beyond education. Roles include:
- Product Manager Generative AI at
- Analytics Engineer at the
- Software Engineer at
Another pathway is to pursue further education or policy oriented research within K12 or higher education institutions. Roles include:
- Phd Student at
- Senior Faculty Specialist at the
- Education Policy Analyst at the
Education Data Science students and alumni have access to ongoing career development services through the Graduate School of Education, as well as through 海角乱伦社区 Career Education.
What you need to know
Admission requirements
To learn more about requirements for admission, please visit the Application Requirements page.
Financing your education
To learn more about the cost of the program and options for financial support, please visit Financing Your Master鈥檚 Degree on the admissions website.
Contact admissions
For admissions webinars and to connect with the admission office, see our Connect and Visit page.