Laurie Kaneta, MS '21

Laurie Kaneta"The program's hands-on learning experience was genuinely enjoyable and immensely valuable in rapidly improving my coding and machine learning abilities. 

During my time at Eastern, the online program's self-paced format proved to be an invaluable asset. Not only did it provide me with the opportunity to complete my degree in a shorter period, but it also offered the much-needed flexibility to balance my work and church commitments effectively. The freedom to progress at my own preferred speed enabled me to thoroughly grasp the course content and delve into specific subjects that piqued my interest.

Eastern's program has played a crucial role in preparing me for my chosen career path. The program's format helped hone my time management skills and helped me develop the ability to remain motivated to consistently deliver effective and efficient solutions, which are invaluable skills for working remotely."

Laurie Kaneta, MS '21
Data Visualization Engineer

Jordan Miller, MS '22

Jordan Miller"The teaching staff is thorough and attentive. The online, self-paced format helped me work full-time while learning important fundamentals. This program is what got me my foot in the door in the competitive field of data science."

Jordan Miller, MS '22
Data Science Consultant, Booz Allen

Virginia Walter, MS '22

Virginia Walter“I loved the practical experience that I was able to get in some of my classes. I always was able to get help when I got stuck, but the graduate assistants were so good about letting me struggle as well. One of my classes, a data wrangling class, has great applications for real life and is a valuable skill. I was also able to homeschool my kids through Covid while getting my master’s degree.

Even though I’m not currently working in the data science field, I am using the problem solving skills I gained in the program daily.”

Virginia Walter, MS '22
Systems Administrator

Lucille Nguyen, MS '22

Lucille Nguyen"Interacting with students in discussion forums who were working mothers, experienced engineers, and professionals from other fields like the healthcare professions was a truly unique environment for learning. The coursework was rigorous and exacting, but I felt truly supported by graduate assistants and faculty in my learning journey."

Lucille Nguyen, MS '22
Data Services Specialist

Jon McDonald, MS '21

Jon McDonald"I enjoyed all of my classes and loved the fact that they covered all of the topics and skills that I needed to work as a data scientist. The self-paced format was excellent for someone like me who was working full-time while attending school."

Jon McDonald, MS '21
Data Scientist

Abigail Rhea, MS '24

The MSDS program has given me many insights into the vast world of data science. The teaching staff had many resources and examples that were very useful during assignments. Along with learning the fundamentals of Python, SQL, R, and Tableau, I feel that I have become proficient in data science and can apply my knowledge to outside projects.

Abigail Rhea, MS '24
Associate Business Analyst

Jesus Garcia, MS '24

The online flexibility was incredibly helpful. Being a parent and working full-time made this type of flexibility crucial. Additionally, the accelerated format helped me get through the program more quickly than other programs. The program is designed to set you up for immediate success. The focus on coding, along with the repeated practice in Python and SQL, equipped me with the skills to secure a job even before graduation.

Jesus Garcia, MS '24
Programmer Analyst

Devon Rasch - Current Student

The MS in Data Science program has been nothing short of amazing. With 8 years of Python experience, I'm still uncovering new tricks within Pandas, Numpy, and Sklearn libraries. I feel like I've only scratched the surface, and I'm confident this degree will propel my career to new heights.

Devon Rasch - Current Student