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Data scientists are in high demand, and therefore, pathways to learning data skills are more and more available. One way to get into a data science career is to earn a master’s degree—and while graduates regularly see six-figure salaries—the initial cost of school can be significant. That’s why Fortune has put together the top 15 most affordable in-person master’s degree programs in data science. For our methodology, we used the total tuition amounts programs provided us for our Best Master’s in Data Science Degrees in 2022 list. If schools did not provide a total tuition amount, we calculated total tuition by multiplying the minimum credits required to complete the program by the cost per credit amount. Costs per credit were either provided by schools or taken from the school’s program webpage.

Right now, there aren’t enough trained professionals to keep up with mounting number of cybersecurity threats and attacks—in fact, there are more than 760,000 open cybersecurity jobs in the United States alone, according to Cyberseek. One way to address the talent gap in expertise is with master’s degree programs. To help guide those people looking to launch their career in this fast-growing space, Fortune has ranked the top in-person master’s degree programs in cybersecurity in 2023. In total, we included 14 programs.

Across all industries, ransomware attacks and threats are creating growing demand for cybersecurity talent. Companies, governments, and organizations need more experts to keep their systems and data safe from bad actors. For those people seeking a flexible way to enter the cybersecurity space, Fortune has ranked the best online master’s in cybersecurity programs in 2023. A master’s degree in cybersecurity can help prepare students for certifications like CISSP, CISA, Security+, CEH, and more. In total, we included 20 programs in this year’s ranking.

Across industries, topics like A.I., cloud computing, and large-scale data analysis are top of mind for business leaders. The demand for these skills means there are now more options than ever for degree programs geared toward developing tech skill sets. To help prospective students navigate this competitive landscape, for the second year in a row, Fortune has ranked the best online master’s degree programs in computer science. In total, we included 12 programs in the 2023 list.

The volume of data generated every day is growing exponentially, creating a steep demand for workers that can harness, analyze, and create value from the data available. Because of this, data science is one of the fastest growing fields today, and one of the best ways to break into the field is to pursue a master’s degree in the field. Fortune is launching its first-ever ranking of the top in-person master’s degree programs in data science.

A data-driven strategy is the name of the game in today’s business landscape and savvy professionals who can extract insights from datasets are in high demand. For those seeking to get their master’s in data science, but are concerned about the hefty investment that often comes with pursuing a graduate degree, we’ve put together a list of the 10 most affordable online master’s degree programs in data science on the market. Tuition amounts were compiled using cost data provided by schools for our Best Online Master’s in Data Science Degrees in 2022 ranking. If schools did not provide the total tuition cost of the program, we multiplied the cost per credit amount by the minimum credit hours required to graduate. Cost per credit amounts were either provided by schools or taken from the program webpage.

Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand—and roles have the salaries to match, commonly offering six-figure salaries. But even with the hefty post-graduate pay to look forward to, getting your master’s degree in the field can be expensive. That’s why Fortune has put together a list of the top ten most affordable online master’s degree programs in cybersecurity. For our methodology, we used the total tuition amounts programs provided us for our Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity Degrees in 2022 list. If schools did not provide a total tuition amount, we calculated total tuition by multiplying the minimum credits required to complete the program by the cost per credit amount. Costs per credit were either provided by schools or taken from the school’s program webpage.