25 Best Data Science Courses Online
We compared 25 Data Science courses currently listed on edX and Coursera, priced from $49.00 to $99.00. 13 come from a named university or institution, including Maryville University, Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Colorado Boulder. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 25
- Price range
- $49.00 – $99.00
- Providers
- edX, Coursera
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, Coursera, matched to "data science" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $99.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Master of Science in Data Science
Offered by Maryville University
The Master of Science in Data Science course on edX offers a deep dive into the methodologies and tools essential for data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Geared towards professionals aiming to e...
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Process Mining: Data science in Action
Offered by Eindhoven University of Technology
Process mining is the missing link between model-based process analysis and data-oriented analysis techniques. Through concrete data sets and easy to use software the course provides data science knowledge that can be ap...
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Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Statistical modeling lies at the heart of data science. Well crafted statistical models allow data scientists to draw conclusions about the world from the limited information present in their data. In this three credit s...
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Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL
Offered by IBM
Data science is one of the hottest professions of the decade, and the demand for data scientists who can analyze data and communicate results to inform data driven decisions has never been greater. This Specialization fr...
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Building a Data Science Team
Offered by Johns Hopkins University
Data science is a team sport. As a data science executive it is your job to recruit, organize, and manage the team to success. In this one-week course, we will cover how you can find the right people to fill out your dat...
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Data Science as a Field
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
This course provides a general introduction to the field of Data Science. It has been designed for aspiring data scientists, content experts who work with data scientists, or anyone interested in learning about what Data...
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Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science
Offered by DeepLearning.AI
Newly updated for 2024! Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science is a foundational online program created by DeepLearning.AI and taught by Luis Serrano. In machine learning, you apply math concepts through progr...
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More Applied Data Science with Python
Offered by University of Michigan
In our increasingly interconnected world, we’re collecting more raw data than ever. In “More Applied Data Science with Python,” you’ll learn how to extract and analyze complex data sets using Python. Practice using real-...
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Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Data Science is growing rapidly, creating opportunities for careers across a variety of fields. This specialization is designed for learners embarking on careers in Data Science. Learners are provided with a concise over...
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Introduction to Data Science
Offered by IBM
Interested in learning more about data science, but don’t know where to start? This 4-course Specialization from IBM will provide you with the key foundational skills any data scientist needs to prepare you for a career...
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Ethical Issues in Data Science
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Computing applications involving large amounts of data – the domain of data science – impact the lives of most people in the U.S. and the world. These impacts include recommendations made to us by internet-based systems,...
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Cloud Computing for Data Science
Offered by University of Pittsburgh
This specialization equips learners with the essential skills to design, implement, and manage scalable data solutions using modern cloud technologies. Through three comprehensive courses, you’ll progress from foundation...
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Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R
Offered by Johns Hopkins University
This Specialization is intended for data scientists with some familiarity with the R programming language who are seeking to do data science using the Tidyverse family of packages. Through 5 courses, you will cover impor...
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Applied Data Science with Python
Offered by University of Michigan
The 5 courses in this University of Michigan specialization introduce learners to data science through the python programming language. This skills-based specialization is intended for learners who have a basic python or...
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Practical Data Science for Data Analysts
Offered by Corporate Finance Institute
This specialization covers essential skills in Python programming, data preparation, and foundational machine learning techniques such as linear regression and classification, providing a well-rounded introduction to dat...
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Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Are you interested in Data Science but lack the math background for it? Has math always been a tough subject that you tend to avoid? This course will teach you the most fundamental Calculus concepts that you will need fo...
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Foundations of Data Science
Offered by Google
This is the first course in the Google Advanced Data Analytics Certificate, which will help develop the skills needed to apply for more advanced data professional roles, such as an entry-level data scientist or advanced-...
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Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science
Offered by Duke University
Modern programs are complicated structures, with hundreds to thousands of lines of code, but how do you efficiently move from smaller programs to more robust, complicated programs? How do data scientists simulate the ran...
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Genomic Data Science
Offered by Johns Hopkins University
With genomics sparks a revolution in medical discoveries, it becomes imperative to be able to better understand the genome, and be able to leverage the data and information from genomic datasets. Genomic Data Science is...
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Data Science with R
Offered by Duke University
Master the essentials of data science with the Data Science with R Specialization. Designed for beginners and professionals, this series provides the foundational skills to transform, visualize, and ethically analyze dat...
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Executive Data Science
Offered by Johns Hopkins University
Assemble the right team, ask the right questions, and avoid the mistakes that derail data science projects. In four intensive courses, you will learn what you need to know to begin assembling and leading a data science e...
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Data Science Fundamentals
Offered by University of California, Irvine
This specialization demystifies data science and familiarizes learners with key data science skills, techniques, and concepts. The course begins with foundational concepts such as analytics taxonomy, the Cross-Industry S...
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Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project
Offered by University of Washington
In the capstone, students will engage on a real world project requiring them to apply skills from the entire data science pipeline: preparing, organizing, and transforming data, constructing a model, and evaluating resul...
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Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
This program is designed to provide the learner with a solid foundation in probability theory to prepare for the broader study of statistics. It will also introduce the learner to the fundamentals of statistics and stati...
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Vital Skills for Data Science
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Vital Skills for Data Science introduces students to several areas that every data scientist should be familiar with. Each of the topics is a field in itself. This specialization provides a "taste" of each of these areas...
$79.00listed price
Best Data Science Courses Online compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Master of Science in Data Science | edX | Maryville University | — | View → |
| 2 | Process Mining: Data science in Action | Coursera | Eindhoven University of Technology | $49.00 | View → |
| 3 | Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $79.00 | View → |
| 4 | Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL | Coursera | IBM | $49.00 | View → |
| 5 | Building a Data Science Team | Coursera | Johns Hopkins University | $49.00 | View → |
| 6 | Data Science as a Field | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $99.00 | View → |
| 7 | Mathematics for Machine Learning and Data Science | Coursera | DeepLearning.AI | $49.00 | View → |
| 8 | More Applied Data Science with Python | Coursera | University of Michigan | $49.00 | View → |
| 9 | Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $49.00 | View → |
| 10 | Introduction to Data Science | Coursera | IBM | $49.00 | View → |
| 11 | Ethical Issues in Data Science | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $99.00 | View → |
| 12 | Cloud Computing for Data Science | Coursera | University of Pittsburgh | $49.00 | View → |
| 13 | Tidyverse Skills for Data Science in R | Coursera | Johns Hopkins University | $49.00 | View → |
| 14 | Applied Data Science with Python | Coursera | University of Michigan | $49.00 | View → |
| 15 | Practical Data Science for Data Analysts | Coursera | Corporate Finance Institute | $49.00 | View → |
| 16 | Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $49.00 | View → |
| 17 | Foundations of Data Science | Coursera | $49.00 | View → | |
| 18 | Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science | Coursera | Duke University | $49.00 | View → |
| 19 | Genomic Data Science | Coursera | Johns Hopkins University | $49.00 | View → |
| 20 | Data Science with R | Coursera | Duke University | $49.00 | View → |
| 21 | Executive Data Science | Coursera | Johns Hopkins University | $49.00 | View → |
| 22 | Data Science Fundamentals | Coursera | University of California, Irvine | $49.00 | View → |
| 23 | Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project | Coursera | University of Washington | $79.00 | View → |
| 24 | Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $79.00 | View → |
| 25 | Vital Skills for Data Science | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $79.00 | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 24 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $99.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $50.00. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX and Coursera. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 13 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Maryville University, Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Colorado Boulder — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
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