Bachelor’s Degrees in Data Science
Education Levels of Data Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,639 people earned their bachelor's degree in data science. This earns it the #271 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in data science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,326 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,639 |
| Graduate Certificate | 249 |
| Basic Certificate | 146 |
| Associate Degree | 34 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 8 |
Earnings of Data Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for data science majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in data science. About 64.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,063 |
| Women | 576 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of data science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 293 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 702 |
| International Students | 406 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 103 |
Most Popular Data Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in data science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for data science students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Houston - Downtown. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,073 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from UH Downtown. Of these students, 41% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
John Carroll University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in data science. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,725 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from John Carroll. Of these students, 39% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,837 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,183 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from UW - River Falls. About 33% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida Polytechnic University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in data science. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from Florida Poly. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Vermont is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in data science. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from UVM. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Metropolitan State University. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from Metro State. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in data science. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from Maryville U. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is William & Mary. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,905 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from William & Mary. Of these students, 49% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Centre College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in data science. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from Centre College of Kentucky. Of these students, 73% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mount Holyoke College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in data science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,904 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from Mt. Holyoke. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Olivet Nazarene University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in data science. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,957 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from Olivet Nazarene.
Case Western Reserve University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in data science. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from Case Western. Of these students, 22% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
St Catherine University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in data science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from St. Kate's. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Iowa comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in data science. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from Iowa.
The 15th most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Calvin University. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,909 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from Calvin. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bethel University Minnesota. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,566 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from Bethel University Minnesota.
William Jewell College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in data science. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from William Jewell.
Siena College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in data science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in data science from Siena.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to data science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,757 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,456 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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