data science Associate Degrees
There are 248 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in data science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and46% 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for data science students with their associate 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:
Eastern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for data science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 668 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 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. This school awarded 376 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.
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. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 237 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.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 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.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 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.
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. Graduates who complete their associate degree in data science here go on to 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. Graduates who complete their associate degree in data science here go on to 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 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.
Saint Peter's University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. This school awarded 154 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.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. 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. This school awarded 127 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 Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. This school awarded 123 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.
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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in data science. This school awarded 121 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.
Southern Methodist University is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 118 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.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 107 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.
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. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bradley University is a popular choice for data science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 98 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.
data science Focus Areas
| 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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