by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with data science programs.
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UMN Twin Cities was ranked #6 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for data science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in data science from UMN Twin Cities in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in data science from UMN Twin Cities. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the data science majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 522 |
| Nutrition Science | 77 |
| Data Analytics | 55 |
| Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature | 13 |
| Environmental Geosciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.