Ms data science for 15k

[dutchdragon]

Hey Dutchdragon, no need to apologize for bumping an old thread. Actually, thank you for doing it. I think it's the only thread with CU Boulder MS Data Science as a focus.

I enrolled in my first course there two weeks ago! I did consider the other schools like Pitt (because it's Top 50). I don't know if you're aware, but Boulder (a flagship state school) is considered an elite school among tech employers. Their engineering school is ranked 19 by US News. Pitt is known more for their medical school while Boulder for engineering. I think data science is more on the engineering side due to the programming and math. Also, one other thing that swayed my decision is that you can enroll in just one unit. The time limit is 8 years, but I figure if I go at an easy pace of 1 unit per term, I'll be done in 5 years.

Hi Ifomonay,
I'm currently considering one of 2 options: UC Boulder or the slightly cheaper (9900 USD) and shorter (10 months) Masters @ Eastern University.
I am trying to weigh if the added credibility (and time commitment) of a school is worth the extra 5k to me.

I still have some time before I need to decide.

Which pathway are you taking at UC? Data structures or Statistical Inference?