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@Nate W I'm no expert, and I'm also really curious to see what others have to say. But I'm in a very similar situation, and have done a great deal of research online as well regarding this. A few notes: 1) I'm sure you know, but most programs will require at least: Calc through Multi-variable Calc; Linear Algebra; Intro Stats. And most, on top of this, will strongly prefer to see a more advanced stats course. 2) If you're open to it (I'm very interested in data science as well), then there are some CS programs that are more accommodating. U of Chicago comes to mind, U Penn, and Georgia Tech OMSCS.

2) Name value - how much does this really matter in your opinion? Programs that I am aware of: Penn State - Applied Stats UW - Applied Math (CS) USC MS in CS - seems very selective Georgia Tech OMSCS - seems like a great program Johns Hopkins EP MSCS - curriculum seems to be more flexible than others UIUC MCS - curriculum seems limited? Purdue University MS in CS - name value? Columbia MS in CS - seems very selective All thoughts and inputs are truly greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

Hi All,I posted this on the CS forum, but thought I would post here because I didn't get any responses there.My background: Non-quant degree from a top public university. Low GPA (though much higher in my last 90 units ~3.7). Currently working as an analyst. My work experience is highly quantitative/data driven with some scripting involved. I've taken a few MOOC and plan on taking a couple of more. GRE is a 164/162/5.5. My quant coursework from undergrad includes 4 courses of Calculus (through multivariable), Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, 2 Stats classes.I'm looking into online Masters programs for CS or Statistics. Particularly, I'm looking to get into Data Science. I would love to study Stats but it seems like online CS programs are more common, and I'm happy to study either as I found both interesting and challenging. A couple of things I'm looking for in particular:1) Flexibility - obviously it would be ideal to be able to take a couple of statistics/data science courses to mix with the computer science courses. This seems a bit rare online though.

Hi All, I'm new here to the forum. I've researched through some of the past forums, but haven't found exactly what I'm looking for so I thought I'd start a fresh thread and get some new input. My background: Non-quant degree from a top public university. Low GPA (though much higher in my last 90 units ~3.7). Currently working as an analyst. My work experience is highly quantitative/data driven with some scripting involved. I've taken a few MOOC and plan on taking a couple of more. GRE is a 164/162/5.5 I'm looking into online Masters programs for CS or Statistics. Particularly, I'm looking to get into Data Science. I would love to study Stats but it seems like online CS programs are more common, and I'm happy to study either as I found both interesting and challenging. A couple of things I'm looking for in particular: 1) Flexibility - obviously it would be ideal to be able to take a couple of statistics/data science courses to mix with the computer science courses. This seems a bit rare online though. 2) Name value - how much does this really matter in your opinion? Programs that I am aware of: USC MS in CS - seems very selective Georgia Tech OMSCS - seems like a great program Johns Hopkins EP MSCS - curriculum seems to be more flexible than others UIUC MCS - curriculum seems limited? Purdue University MS in CS - name value? Columbia MS in CS - seems very selective All thoughts and inputs are truly greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!