Field of study · CIP 30.70
Data Science
Offered at 330 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 27 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 15 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 144 | $87,360 | — | $22,033 |
| Master's | 94 | $107,873 | — | — |
| Doctoral | 7 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 43 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | $92,985 | — | $22,548 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | $87,360 | — | $18,686 |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | VA | $87,322 | — | $20,485 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | VA | $122,063 | — | — |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | WI | $122,027 | — | — |
| 3 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | MO | $93,719 | — | — |
| 4 | Bellevue University | NE | $86,893 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do data science graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in data science reports median earnings of $87,360. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
