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Residential MS-DS Career Outcomes

Top Roles + Industries

  • Top Roles: Data Scientist, ML Engineer, Data Analyst
  • Industries: Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Sports, Government, Transportation

Average Salary

Average Salary: ´Ê$120,000Ìý

(August 2025 MS-DS Career Outcomes Survey)

Job Placement

90% employed within six months of graduationÌý

(November 2025 MS-DS Career Outcomes)

Program Cost & Financing


Program Cost

For the most up-to-date tuition rates, please visit the CU Boulder Bursar's Office

Financing Your Degree

  • U.S. federal student aid: Students in the MS-DS on campus can apply for graduate and professional student financial aid and other funding opportunities (e.g., tuition reimbursement from your employer).
  • ExternalScholarships: CU Boulder does not currently offer scholarships for this program. However, you can search for private scholarships and improve your chances of success with our tips to apply.
  • On Campus Employment: CU Boulder hosts abundant roles across departments which are hourly and flexible. International students attending with an F-1 visa do not require authorization to work on-campus with a CU Boulder role.
  • Professional Opportunities: Students can earn academic credit for industry-aligned experiences—such as internships, applied projects, or research—allowing you to build real-world skills and strengthen career prospects while potentially aiding in financing your degree.

Note: Because the MS-DS is a professional program, on-campus students are not eligible for teaching or research assistantships, but are eligible for hourly work.Ìý