by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 34 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Data Science Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,413 degrees in data science annually.
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The data science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Data Science rankings. For our Best Overall Data Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Data Science Schools list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of data science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in data science. U-M is a very large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.More information about a degree in data science from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
It is hard to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you wish to pursue a degree in data science. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.More information about a degree in data science from Columbia University in the City of New York
Get your foot in the door of a fast-growing field with the online associate degree in data analytics at Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in AS in Data Analytics from Southern New Hampshire University
University of Wisconsin - Madison is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in data science. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.More information about a degree in data science from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Every student pursuing a degree in data science needs to look into The University of Texas at Austin. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were roughly 6 data science students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in data science from The University of Texas at Austin
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.More information about a degree in data science from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.More information about a degree in data science from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #48 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Rice is a great university overall.More information about a degree in data science from Rice University
Build critical data analytics and data science skills that can help drive business decisions with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in BS in Data Analytics from Southern New Hampshire University
Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. This school ranks 5th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 35 data science students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in data science from William & Mary
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #47 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.More information about a degree in data science from University of California - Santa Barbara
Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.More information about a degree in data science from Texas A&M University - College Station
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One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Data Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science, General | 2,348 |
| Data Science, Other | 65 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 31,307 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 30,032 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 9,114 |
| International Studies | 6,614 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,598 |
| Behavioral Science | 4,493 |
| Sustainability Science | 3,745 |
| Data Analytics | 3,495 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,852 |
| Natural Sciences | 2,514 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
