Merrimack College

How this program compares

Budget-wise, $19.5K puts this master's program at the 24th percentile on cost — roughly 55% below the $42.9K average across 394 comparable listings. It is one of the 54% of programs in our database offered fully or partly online.

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with professional work experience often preferred for MBA applicants. Related background in business, IT, or quantitative fields strengthens applications.

About This Program

This program integrates quantitative and computational skills with business acumen to prepare students for leadership roles transforming complex data into actionable insights. Coursework concentrates on Machine Learning and Data Science & Analytics. Most students complete it in about 1.5 years.

Design and manage enterprise database systems for efficient data storage and retrieval.

Estimated total tuition is $19.5K, below the $42.9K average for AI master's programs in our database and in the 24th percentile on cost at this level. That makes it one of the more affordable options for students weighing return on investment.

It is one of 27 AI-related programs we track in Massachusetts, of which about 56% offer an online option. On price, it comes in cheaper than about 85% of the Massachusetts programs in our data, where typical tuition runs near $58.9K.

Graduates frequently move into roles such as Data Scientist, with reported salaries around $105,000.

Career Outcomes

Merrimack College positions this master track for Data Scientist careers — typical offers cluster around $105,000. Its focus on Machine Learning and Data Science & Analytics maps directly to how employers screen for specialized skills rather than generic degrees. Federal projections for this occupational area point to roughly 35% growth this decade — verify the current figure on the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook before you rely on it.

• 1. Data Analytics Manager
• 2. Business Intelligence Analyst
• 3. Database Administrator
• 4. Data Strategy Consultant

What You'll Learn

• Design and manage enterprise database systems for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze business data.
• Develop data-driven strategies for organizational decision-making.
• Create visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum includes core MBA business courses and a 16-credit concentration featuring data governance, predictive modeling, machine learning, and database management systems.

Top Employers

Graduates work at companies like Google, Amazon, Deloitte, and IBM in data-driven business roles.

Admissions

Admission to Merrimack College's MBA in Database Mgmt & Analytics (Data Science) generally expects a bachelor's degree. The GRE is optional here — a growing norm among AI programs — so applicants can often lead with coursework, projects and recommendations instead. Deadlines, testing policies and funding change year to year, so confirm the current requirements on the official program page before applying.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

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