Data Science and Data Analytics are both exciting fields with a wide array of in-demand career options. You may be wondering which of Eastern University’s master’s degree programs are right for you. We’ve created this helpful comparison chart to outline some of the similarities and differences between the two programs.
Which Program is Right for You?
| MS Data Science | MS Data Analytics | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost: $9,900 for 2026-2027 | Cost: $9,990 for 2026-2027 |
| Length | 30 credits (as few as 10 months) | 30 credits (as few as 10 months) |
| Undergraduate GPA Required | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Program Focus | Preparation and modeling of data using statistical and machine learning methods | Generating actionable insights from existing data |
| Unique Classes | Machine learning; Natural language processing | Data science for business, information visualization; The business environment; Healthcare finance and analytics |
| Career Options | Data scientist, machine learning engineer, data architect | Data analyst, business analyst, operations analyst, data visualization specialist |
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