2023 Best Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Data Science School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, data science was ranked #276 in the country. In fact 541 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Data Science Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for data science majors pursuing a .
Top Southeast Region Schools in
Our analysis found William & Mary to be the best school for data science students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Middle Tennessee State University is a great place for data science students. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Centre College is a great place for data science students. Located in the town of Danville, Centre College of Kentucky is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 11 |
| Florida | 10 |
| Tennessee | 21 |
| Kentucky | 8 |
| South Carolina | 0 |
| Louisiana | 0 |
| Arkansas | 0 |
| Alabama | 3 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Data Science
One of 44 majors within the area of study, data science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Data Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 30,075 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 9,074 |
| International Studies | 7,368 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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