Student Experiences

I was working as a process engineer and enjoyed working with data rather than doing research or experiments. I got to a point when I was like 'I don’t think I want to work in a lab anymore but I like data,' so that’s why I decided on data science.

Luisa Jaime Garcia
Master of Data Science
Class of 2025

The highlight of the program was definitely the capstone project, applying all of our skills to one final project was something that I’ve never really done before, and it’s definitely something that I didn’t expect to be so fulfilling...

William Guy
Master of Data Science
Class of 2025

Because of my background with the neuroscience major and data science minor, I wanted to grow in my technical skills, and so I felt like this program allowed me to be able to do that...

Sneha Shah
Master of Data Science
Class of 2025

Probably the most influential factor was that it was online, and it allowed me the flexibility to continue my full-time role while making this transition slowly.

Kian Mohseni
Master of Data Science
Class of 2025

Student Lounge

The Student Lounge, hosted through Canvas, is a centralized hub where students easily access essential resources—such as course enrollment details, tuition and scholarship information, career support services, and an events calendar. It’s a collaborative online space designed specifically for connecting and supporting students throughout their academic and professional journey.

Student Organization

The Master of Data Science Student Organization advocates for all enrolled students, supporting academic success, career growth, and a strong sense of community. Through professional development opportunities, social events, and networking with alumni, this student-driven group helps members make meaningful connections, fostering an engaged, supportive community that extends beyond graduation.

Industry Partnerships

UC San Diego’s renowned reputation and deep community relationships allow us to partner with prestigious local organizations, bridging the gap between academia and the thriving business community. These collaborations provide students with unique opportunities for real-world projects, hands-on experiences, networking events, and direct access to industry experts—preparing you for a successful and impactful career in data science.

Industry Partner Alliance Member Community

Azimuth AI
Cotality
Deloitte
Dexcom
Franklin Templeton
Guardian Life Insurance
Honda Research Institute US
Intuit
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
MathWorks

Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific
PrismData
Qualcomm
SANDAG
Sailplane AI
SDGE
Solid Technologies Inc.
TLR Ventures
Teradata
Viasat