Master’s Degrees in Data Science
Education Levels of Data Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,326 people earned their master's degree in data science. This makes it the 189th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for data science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in data science. About 64.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,490 |
| Women | 836 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of data science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 268 |
| Black or African American | 143 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
| White | 759 |
| International Students | 809 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 201 |
Most Popular Data Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in data science from Texas Tech. About 46% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Pacific. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,506 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,924 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in data science from Pacific. About 39% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Each year, around 10,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,974 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in data science from UW - La Crosse. About 22% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in data science from UW - Eau Claire. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 27 people received their master's degree in data science from Maryville U. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Saint Peter's University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in data science. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,954 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,210 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in data science from Saint Peter's College. About 25% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,767 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in data science from UW - Green Bay. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,389 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in data science from UW - Stevens Point. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in data science from UW Oshkosh. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Cabrini University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in data science from Cabrini University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Superior comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in data science from UW - Superior. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado School of Mines. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in data science from Mines. Of these students, 33% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Mary's College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,794 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in data science from St. Mary's College. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in data science from BGSU.
University of Kentucky is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in data science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in data science from UK.
Willamette University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in data science from Willamette. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in data science from University at Buffalo.
Juniata College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,322 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in data science from Juniata.
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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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