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Programs with No GRE Requirement
There are many master’s programs that do not require GRE scores or offer GRE waivers. Data science programs may consider your academic and professional experience, including prerequisite courses, but there is no need to submit your GRE scores during the application process.
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Information and Data Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 12 months
Credits
27
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE not required
Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY
Master of Science in Applied Data Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
Complete in as few as 18 months
Credits
34
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Two letter of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts
Southern Methodist University • Dallas, TX
Master of Science in Data Science
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
Complete in as few as 20 months
Credits
33.5
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- One letter of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts
Other Online Master’s Programs that do not require the GRE:
- Bay Path University
- Bellevue University
- Cabrini University
- Colorado Technical University
- Data Sciencetech Institutes
- Drexel University
- Elmhurst College
- Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
- James Cook University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Kent State University
- Lewis University
- Loyola University Maryland
- Merrimack College
- Northcentral University
- Regis University
- Saint Mary’s College
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of California, Riverside
- University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
- University of Notre Dame
Information last updated: June 2026