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MS in Data Science in Illinois

The 6 universities in Illinois on our list that offer Data Science, compared by total cost in rupees, with living costs and what you can do after.

  • 6 universities
  • From ₹94 lakh – ₹1.14 crore
  • Rent from $800/month
  • Usually STEM-designated

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Which universities offer Data Science in Illinois?

On our list, DePaul University, Loyola Chicago, UIUC, Illinois Tech, Northwestern University and UChicago offer Data Science in Illinois. The lowest total cost is DePaul University at ₹94 lakh – ₹1.14 crore; the highest is UChicago at ₹1.63 crore – ₹1.8 crore.

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Data Science in Illinois

Universities compared
6
Lowest total cost
DePaul University — ₹94 lakh – ₹1.14 crore
Rent in Chicago
$800 – $1,300 a month
Rent in Urbana-Champaign
$550 – $850 a month
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
OPT / STEM
Usually STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension

Universities

Data Science universities in Illinois

Total for the whole program in rupees, lowest first.

Data Science universities in Illinois
UniversityCityTuition a yearTotal in ₹
DePaul UniversityChicago$25,000 – $35,000₹94 lakh – ₹1.14 crore
Loyola ChicagoChicago$25,000 – $35,000₹94 lakh – ₹1.14 crore
UIUCUrbana-Champaign$35,000 – $50,000₹98 lakh – ₹1.28 crore
Illinois TechChicago$30,000 – $40,000₹1.03 crore – ₹1.23 crore
Northwestern UniversityEvanston$62,000 – $70,000₹1.63 crore – ₹1.8 crore
UChicagoChicago$62,000 – $70,000₹1.63 crore – ₹1.8 crore

Living costs

Living in Illinois

Living in Illinois
CityRoom (month)Yearly budgetWhy students choose it
Chicago$800 – $1,300$20,600 – $26,600Finance, consulting and logistics hub with good public transport
Urbana-Champaign$550 – $850$17,600 – $21,200Twin college cities built around UIUC, two and a half hours from Chicago

Eligibility

Typical entry requirements

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  • Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE (any branch) with maths
  • Bachelor's: B.Sc in Statistics, Maths or CS
  • Bachelor's: B.Com/BBA with strong quantitative coursework (some programs)
  • Prerequisite: Statistics and probability
  • Prerequisite: Linear algebra / calculus
  • Prerequisite: Python or R
  • English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)

Careers

Careers after Data Science in Illinois

Careers after Data Science in Illinois
Common rolesSkills employers look for
Data ScientistPython / R
Data AnalystSQL
ML EngineerStatistical modelling
Data EngineerData visualisation
Quantitative AnalystPython / R

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DePaul University, at about ₹94 lakh – ₹1.14 crore in total on our list.

6 on our list: DePaul University, Loyola Chicago, UIUC, Illinois Tech, Northwestern University and UChicago.

Chicago: a room costs $800 – $1,300 a month; budget $20,600 – $26,600 a year.

Usually STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.

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