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2024 Best Data Science Schools in the Plains States Region

2 Colleges in the Plains States Region
326 Data Science Degrees Awarded
If you're seeking a degree in data science, you will have fewer peers than average since the major degree program is the #282 one in the country in terms of popularity.While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Data Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 326 degrees in data science to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Data Science
Master's Degrees in Data Science

The data science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Data Science Schools in the Plains States Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Data Science in the Plains States Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the data science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Data Science

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Data Science Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in data science has to look into University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a degree in data science from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35.7% Growth in Graduates

Metropolitan State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in data science. Metro State is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Saint Paul.More information about a degree in data science from Metropolitan State University

Best Data Science Colleges by State

Explore the best data science schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Minnesota28419
Missouri28338
Iowa2644
Nebraska2381

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Data Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Data Science Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Data Science, General326

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies2,037
Behavioral Science564
Data Analytics431
International Studies418
Nutrition Science397
Interdisciplinary Studies312
Sustainability Science189
Natural Sciences164
Human Computer Interaction163
Gerontology158

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