2025 Best Data Science Schools in the Southeast Region
8
Colleges in the Southeast Region
450
Data Science Degrees Awarded
Data Science degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #282 out of the 395 majors we look at each year. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.
College Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Data Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 450 degrees in data science to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Data Science School
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. We derive our Best Overall Data Science School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Data Science Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Data Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for Data Science in the Southeast Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the data science degree levels they offer.
Top Southeast Region Schools in Data Science
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
101
Data Science Degrees Awarded
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in data science. Located in the 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 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.More information about a degree in data science from University of Virginia - Main Campus
William & Mary is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in data science. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #103 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.More information about a degree in data science from William & Mary
Associates
Degree Type
AS in Data Analytics
Program Name
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 UniversityRelated Programs
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
Every student pursuing a degree in data science needs to look into Florida Atlantic University. FAU is a very large public university located in the small city of Boca Raton. A Best Colleges rank of #472 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means FAU is a great university overall.More information about a degree in data science from Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
Centre College is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in data science. Located in the town of Danville, Centre College of Kentucky is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #589 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Centre College of Kentucky is a great college overall.More information about a degree in data science from Centre College
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 20th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.More information about a degree in data science from Kennesaw State University
