Big Data, Big Opportunity
FSU’s Interdisciplinary Data Science Master's Degree Program integrates advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning throughout the curriculum, preparing graduates to lead in a tech-driven economy.
The AI-Driven Career Edge
Starting Salaries
The Robert Half Salary Report for 2026 lists data scientist median salary at $153,750. Applicants holding a master’s degree can expect starting salaries approaching six figures.
Job Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks data scientist among the eight best jobs in America for 2026 based on future prospects, wage potential, employment, stability and work-life balance.
Projected Growth
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the job market for data scientists to grow 34 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.
AI Fluency
The job market demands more than just data analysis; it requires AI fluency. Our program focuses on deployment of generative AI, large language models, and automated machine learning.
Visualize your Future in the AI Era
The global artificial intelligence and data science market is projected to skyrocket to hundreds of billions by 2030, transforming how every major industry operates. Succeeding in today’s domestic job market requires more than traditional data analysis — it demands the ability to build, scale, and responsibly deploy machine learning and AI technologies.
Graduates of FSU’s Interdisciplinary Data Science Master’s Degree Program are engineered to fill this high-demand workforce. Our students don't just read data; they possess the sought-after skills to architect predictive models, leverage large language models, and extract actionable insights from massive, multi-dimensional datasets.
These advanced AI capabilities are indispensable across elite sectors, including cybersecurity, financial technology, public health analytics, automated logistics and predictive consumer retail.
Bridging Your Major with AI
Whether your background is in the humanities, health or business, the Interdisciplinary Data Science Program allows FSU undergraduates to layer AI expertise onto their existing passions. Transform your undergraduate foundation into a specialized career in AI ethics, algorithmic social science or digital humanities. Applicants should plan to complete prerequisite coursework in programming, calculus and statistics before applying.
Combined Bachelor's/Master's Pathways
Apply for a combined pathways program and complete your master’s at FSU in as little as two additional semesters.
Upcoming Events
Join a community of innovators. Our annual AIMLx Expo connects students directly with industry leaders in artificial intelligence, providing a platform to network with recruiters.