data science Associate Degrees
There are 248 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in data science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.8% of data science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of data science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,716 degrees were awarded todata science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in data science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 52 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,486 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,132 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of data science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for graduates with this degree.
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in data science. About 59.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of data science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 48.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 28.8% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 3 | 5.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular data science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 327 colleges that offer a associate degree in data science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for data science students seeking a associate degree is Eastern University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 668 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. This school awarded 632 associate degrees in data science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in data science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 376 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in data science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in data science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in data science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. This school awarded 208 associate degrees in data science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. This school awarded 158 associate degrees in data science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Peter's University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in data science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in data science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. This school awarded 122 associate degrees in data science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. This school awarded 118 associate degrees in data science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in data science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in data science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bradley University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in data science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
data science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Data Science, General | 7,668 |
| Data Science, Other | 48 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to data science that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,740 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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