by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in data science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for data science majors, Columbia came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about Columbia tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of data science bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia does not offer an online option for its data science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 150 students graduated with a master's degree in data science from Columbia. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 130 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the data science majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Science | 246 |
| Data Analytics | 108 |
| Nutrition Science | 71 |
| Dispute Resolution | 32 |
| Climate Science | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.