UCLA Department of Statistics and Data Science In-person evening program for working professionals

Master of Applied Statistics and Data Science

A UCLA data science master's built around working professionals.

Earn a rigorous UCLA graduate degree in statistics and data science through in-person evening classes designed for students who want to keep building their careers.

Application process

Designed for serious learning, career growth, and real connection.

In-person learningMeet faculty and classmates face-to-face, ask questions live, present work, and complete assessments in a structured academic setting.
Evening scheduleContinue working while taking graduate courses after the workday, with flexible pacing when life gets busy.
Industry accessBuild a UCLA peer network through classes, thesis projects, industry events, alumni panels, and partner connections.
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Program overview

See what the MASDS experience at UCLA is like.

Hear more about the program's in-person instruction, applied curriculum, faculty expertise, and career-focused preparation for students building data science and analytics careers.

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Explore the program

A flexible path through a 44-unit degree.

Complete eleven 4-unit courses from a variety of subjects. You set your pace.

7 core coursesFoundational graduate coursework in probability, statistics, computing, data management, and communication.
4 electivesChoose from elective courses covering topics such as forecasting, deep learning, large language models, and Bayesian statistics.
A thesis projectBe mentored by a UCLA faculty member as you complete your own original thesis.
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Tuition + value

Strong value, with flexibility built in.

MASDS offers a competitive total cost compared with other data science master’s programs. Tuition is charged by the unit, so your quarterly cost adjusts with the number of courses you take.

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$1,267Per unit for Academic Year 2026–27.
1, 2, or 34-unit courses per quarter depending on your schedule.
EveningDesigned around full-time employment.
UCLAGain access to world-class campus resources, including research libraries and a massive digital library.

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