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. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in data science.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for data science list.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of data science master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the data science majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 316 |
| Data Analytics | 267 |
| Nutrition Science | 84 |
| Sustainability Science | 62 |
| Natural Sciences | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.