The MS in DACSS provides you with affordable, high-quality options for developing in-demand social data science skills.
Estimated Tuition for Certificates
The estimated total tuition of the online certificate program is $7,425, and the online advanced certificate program ranges is $12,375.
Certificate: ($825 per credit) x (3 credits per course) x (3 courses) = $7,425
Advanced Certificate: ($825 per credit) x (3 credits per course) x (5 courses) = $12,375
Additional Fees: There is a $75 registration fee per semester, plus the cost of books and materials.
Please note that UWW per credit rates are subject to change over time.
Estimated Tuition for the On-Campus MS in DACSS
The tuition estimates below are for the On-Campus MS in DACSS program, for a 9-credit semester, using estimates based on the 2024-25 Graduate Tuition and Fees.
On-Campus MS in DACSS Tuition and Fees for In-State Students (per 9-credit semester): $8,689
On-Campus MS in DACSS Tuition and Fees for Out-of-State Students (per 9-credit semester): $17,847
Estimated Tuition for the Online MS in DACSS
The tuition estimate for the Online MS in DACSS is estimated based on DACSS UWW course rates and is subject to change over time. Non-DACSS UWW course rates may vary.
Online MS in DACSS: ($825 per credit) x (3 credits per course) x (11 courses) = $27,225
Financial Aid
MS in DACSS (in-person) students who are seeking financial assistance can consult the Graduate School for further information, while Online MS in DACSS students can consult with the University Without Walls Financial Aid Office and consider applying for scholarships if eligible. All students seeking financial assistance are encouraged to start by submitting a FAFSA. Any student who enrolls in at least 6 credit hours worth of coursework is eligible for federal financial aid during that time.
Students enrolled in the DACSS program are not eligible for tuition and fee waivers, including official Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant positions on campus. Scholarships are not regularly offered by DACSS.
State employees are eligible for discounted tuition, currently set at 50% of the cost of online courses. Additionally, VA Education Benefits may be available for eligible students. Please contact @email or call 413-545-5792 for more information.
Prospective students who are currently employed are encouraged to investigate whether or not their current employer offers full or partial tuition support through a tuition assistance or tuition reimbursement plan.
Also note that if after graduation you go on to work for a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. See the Public Service Loan Forgiveness section of the federal student aid website.