Return on Investment

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Your Investment. Measurable Results.

The MSc in Computing & Data Analytics is designed to deliver more than a graduate degree—it is designed to accelerate your career.

A professor sits and talks with engineering students

Your Investment. Measurable Results.

The MSc in Computing & Data Analytics is designed to deliver more than a graduate degree—it is designed to accelerate your career.

Based on our 2026 alumni survey of graduates from the MSc CDA program, students consistently reported strong employment outcomes and significant financial returns after graduation.

Four Reasons Students See Strong ROI

Earn While You Study

Many students begin earning before graduation through paid internships, research assistantships, industry-sponsored projects and scholarships.

95% of surveyed graduates reported earning income while enrolled.

Almost half earned > 40K during their residency


Rapid Employment

Career outcomes begin before graduation.

  • 68% secured full-time employment before completing the degree.
  • 87% were employed before or within three months after graduation.

Strong Salary Outcomes

Graduates reported substantial salary growth.

More than half (56%) now earn over CAD $100,000 annually.

For many students, this represents a significant increase from their earnings before entering the program.


Excellent Value

When asked to evaluate the financial return on their degree:

81% rated the MSc CDA as Excellent value.


 

Salary Growth

Salary Growth

Before MSc CDA
< $40K
⬇︎⬆︎
After Graduation
> $100K
Most students entered the program earning <$40K annually.
After graduation, 56% reported salaries exceeding $100K.

78% reports salaries above 70K


Employment Timeline

Before Graduation
68%
Within 3 Months
19%
More than 3 Months
13%
Why This Matters

Unlike many graduate programs, the MSc CDA combines advanced technical education with experiential learning, industry-sponsored projects, and paid internships that allow many students to begin building both experience and income before graduation. The program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in AI, software development, cloud computing, and data analytics—areas where demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. 

Why This Matters

Unlike many graduate programs, the MSc CDA combines advanced technical education with experiential learning, industry-sponsored projects, and paid internships that allow many students to begin building both experience and income before graduation. The program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in AI, software development, cloud computing, and data analytics—areas where demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. 

Ready to Accelerate Your Career?

Discover how the MSc in Computing & Data Analytics can help you develop in-demand technical skills, gain industry experience, and build a career in one of Canada's fastest-growing technology sectors.

Ready to Accelerate Your Career?

Discover how the MSc in Computing & Data Analytics can help you develop in-demand technical skills, gain industry experience, and build a career in one of Canada's fastest-growing technology sectors.

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