Master of Science [M.S] - Master [1 Years]
$57,402 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Data Journalism

  • The MSc in Data Journalism at Columbia University is a 1-year program.
  • This program consists of two to three semesters of full-time study or it may also be undertaken part-time basis.
  • This is a three-semester program that provides the hands-on training needed to tell deeply reported data-driven stories in the public interest.
  • Some of the main topics students learn through this program are:
    • Data visualization
    • Journalistic computing and data‐driven journalism
  • The journalism school offers a Master of Science in Data Journalism for students interested in advanced skills. 
  • This course teaches students how to evaluate and analyze data for appropriateness, context, and meaning.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $49360
Health Insurance $642
Books and supply $2000
Miscellaneous expenses $5400
Total Fees $57402

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 68 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 311 340 2

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a bachelor's degree in engineering to get admission to this program.
  • Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.