Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, MS

Prepare to thrive in the rapidly evolving fields of data science and artificial intelligence. Over 12 months, you'll build expertise in analytics, machine learning, deep learning, cloud computing, data engineering, large language models (LLMs), AI engineering, and emerging AI technologies while applying your skills through real-world projects and a practicum experience.

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What Are the Career Outcomes for Data Science & AI Graduates?

78%

of 2025 graduates accepted offers in California

$150,000

median base salary for offers in California

Top 20

for tech salaries

Wall Street Journal

Career Outcomes

Work on Real Data Science & AI Projects in the San Francisco Bay Area

All students are guaranteed participation in a practicum program with our external partners aimed at offering real-world work experience. With a commitment of 16 hours per week spanning approximately nine months, students engage with business and research challenges to apply their acquired skills in data science, data engineering, and AI development. The practicum project placements extend beyond the confines of the San Francisco Bay Area, providing students with exposure to a diverse group of companies and industries across different geographic locations.

Our faculty represents the fundamental multidisciplinary nature of the big data industry. They’re teacher-scholars and practitioners actively working in the field, using real industry experience to inspire their instruction.

Previous partners include Grammarly, LexisNexis, The Nature Conservancy, The Gates Foundation, SnapLogic, Metropolitan Transportation Agency, PG&E, Quantum Ventura, UCSF, and Stanford Medical.

Practicum

Faculty

Why Study Data Science and AI at the University of San Francisco?

Since we hosted the first cohort in 2012, the MS-DSAI curriculum has been meticulously curated and regularly updated to align with the latest industry trends and advancements. Throughout the program, students will develop proficiency in a wide range of analytical skills, gain expertise in computational and engineering tools, and delve deeply into advanced machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies.

Students enrolled in the MS-DSAI program have the option to add the Data Engineering concentration.

Program Overview

Data Engineering Concentration

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What Does a Career in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Look Like?

Master’s degrees launch AI professionals to new heights in their careers. Employees with AI-related master’s degrees are in high demand across a range of industries, and the salaries they’ll earn are higher than those of their counterparts who hold only undergraduate degrees. Explore career paths, skillsets, and outcomes for AI professionals.

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Henry Hu, MS-DSAI ‘25

Forward Deployed Engineer, Labelbox

What’s It Like in USF's Data Science & AI Program?

The MS-DSAI program allowed me to better understand AI on a fundamental level and gain a technical perspective that complemented the business background I already had. Forming close bonds with faculty and classmates expanded my Silicon Valley network."

Henry Hu, MS-DSAI ‘25

Forward Deployed Engineer, Labelbox

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