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Master’s Degrees in Data Science

1,208 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 31 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in data science. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 26% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 29.1% of data science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Data Science Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,208 people earned their master's degree in data science. This earns it the #189 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 1,208
Graduate Certificate 197
Doctor’s Degree 13

Earnings of Data Science Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for data science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

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 63.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 763
Women 445
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The racial-ethnic distribution of data science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 160
Black or African American 65
Hispanic or Latino 67
White 462
International Students 351
Other Races/Ethnicities 103
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There are 31 colleges that offer a master’s degree in data science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
66 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for data science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 20% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
50 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Pacific. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in data science from Pacific. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#3

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin
29 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,585 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,651 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. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#3

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
29 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,188 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 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

#5

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
27 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in data science. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. 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 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#7

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,298 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,996 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. About 13% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin
11 Yearly Graduations
33% 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. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,066 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.

#9

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin
9 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,108 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 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#10

Cabrini University

Radnor, Pennsylvania
6 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cabrini University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,160 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. Of these students, 39% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Wisconsin - Superior

Superior, Wisconsin
5 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

University of Wisconsin - Superior comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 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.

#12

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
3 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for data science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado School of Mines. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in data science from Mines. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, Indiana
2 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Mary's College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,231 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

2 Yearly Graduations

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 $11,272 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.

#16

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
1 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

University of Kentucky is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in data science. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in data science from UK.

#16

Willamette University

Salem, Oregon
1 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Willamette University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,493 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in data science from Willamette. About 42% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Juniata College

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
0 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

Juniata College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in data science. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in data science from Juniata.

Data Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to data science that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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1,380
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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