Editorial selection · not an official ranking
Best Bachelor's in Data Science Programs
Bachelor's degrees in data science that document their curriculum and an applied or capstone component, and publish their structure on official pages. Listed alphabetically; an editorial assessment against published criteria, not an official ranking.
Methodology v1.0 · criteria and evidence rules · reviewed October 11, 2026 · 14 selected of 73 eligible programs considered
About this selection
- Eligible degrees
- Dedicated bachelor's degrees in data science and joint bachelor's degrees whose official title names data science (for example Statistics and Data Science). Degrees with only a data science concentration are not eligible.
- Programs considered
- 73 published programs in our directory that match the eligibility above (bachelor's level). Coverage is partial: programs not yet in the directory could not be considered.
- Selection criteria
- Relevant curriculum coverage. The program's official pages describe its data science curriculum (core courses, required areas or named specializations) in verifiable terms.
- Capstone, project or research component. A capstone, applied project, thesis or dissertation is documented on an official page.
- Published structure. Delivery format and program length (duration or required credits) are verified on official pages.
- Source quality and freshness. Eligibility evidence and the facts above come from the university's own pages and were verified within the last 12 months.
- Order
- Alphabetical by school. Not numbered: we do not have comparable outcome data that would justify ordering.
- Sponsorship
- Paid placements never affect inclusion, order or assessment, and are never shown inside this list. Sponsorship disclosure
- Sources
- Official pages of each university, linked fact by fact on each program page. Institutional accreditation from the U.S. Department of Education (DAPIP).
Arizona State University offers the Data Science, BS (Bachelor of Science in Data Science), on campus. Published length: 120 credit hours. The program documents a capstone component.
Tuition: Tuition not published / not verified
Why it was selected / strengths
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
Limitations to check
- Tuition for this program is not published on the pages we checked.
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- On campus; 120 credit hours.
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 named specialization.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: capstone.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
Bellevue University
Online Bachelor's Degree in Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Science · Bellevue, NE · Fully online
Bachelor's Fully onlineFor working professionalsFor applicants who need a fully online programBellevue University offers the Online Bachelor's Degree in Data Science (Bachelor of Science in Data Science), fully online. Published length: 127 total credit hours. The program documents a capstone component. Estimated total tuition on our comparable basis is $58,293 (fees excluded).
Tuition: $459 per credit · Online students — Undergraduate, Online · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $58,293 (127 credits × $459 per credit; fees excluded)
Why it was selected / strengths
- Fully online per the university's own wording.
- Estimated total tuition $58,293 (127 credits × $459 per credit; fees excluded).
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
Limitations to check
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- Fully online; 127 total credit hours.
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 documented curriculum element.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: capstone.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
- Clear attendance requirements (online lists)
- Fully online per official wording; no required in-person element recorded.
- Cost transparency
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 1 with an academic year).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
Boston University offers the BS in Data Science (Bachelor of Science in Data Science), on campus. Published length: At least 64 units toward the major (total degree units not stated on the page). The program documents a capstone component.
Tuition: Tuition not published / not verified
Why it was selected / strengths
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
Limitations to check
- Tuition for this program is not published on the pages we checked.
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- On campus; At least 64 units toward the major (total degree units not stated on the page).
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 2 documented curriculum elements.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: capstone.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
Carnegie Mellon University
B.S. in Statistics and Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Science · Pittsburgh, PA · On campus
Bachelor'sCarnegie Mellon University offers the B.S. in Statistics and Data Science (Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Science), on campus. Published length: 175-193 units for the major; 360 units for the degree. The program documents a capstone component.
Tuition: $69,702 per academic year · All students — Undergraduate tuition, first-years entering Fall 2026 · 2026-2027
Why it was selected / strengths
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
- Offers 2 named specializations or tracks.
Limitations to check
- Tuition is published, but not on a basis that allows a total-cost estimate (fees excluded).
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- On campus; 175-193 units for the major; 360 units for the degree.
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 documented curriculum element; 2 named specializations.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: capstone.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
- Cost transparency
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 1 with an academic year).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
DePaul University offers the Data Science (BS) (Bachelor of Science in Data Science), on campus. Published length: 192 quarter hours (76 liberal studies, 100 major, 16 open electives). The program documents a capstone component.
Tuition: Tuition not published / not verified
Why it was selected / strengths
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
Limitations to check
- Tuition for this program is not published on the pages we checked.
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- On campus; 192 quarter hours (76 liberal studies, 100 major, 16 open electives).
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 documented curriculum element.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: capstone.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Science · Chicago, IL · On campus
Bachelor'sIllinois Institute of Technology offers the Bachelor of Science in Data Science, on campus. Published length: Minimum 120 degree credits. The program documents a capstone component.
Tuition: Tuition not published / not verified
Why it was selected / strengths
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
Limitations to check
- Tuition for this program is not published on the pages we checked.
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- On campus; Minimum 120 degree credits.
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 documented curriculum element.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: capstone.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Online Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Science · Saint Louis, MO · Fully online
Bachelor's Fully onlineFor applicants who need a fully online programMaryville University of Saint Louis offers the Online Bachelor of Science in Data Science (Bachelor of Science in Data Science), fully online. Published length: 120 credits (2025-2026 online tuition table; the curriculum page states 128 credit hours; the tuition page notes program length changed beginning with the 2025 catalog year). Estimated total tuition on our comparable basis is $69,000 (fees excluded).
Tuition: $575 per credit · Online students — BS in Data Science (online) · 2025-2026Est. total tuition $69,000 (120 credits × $575 per credit; fees excluded)
Why it was selected / strengths
- Fully online per the university's own wording.
- Estimated total tuition $69,000 (120 credits × $575 per credit; fees excluded).
Limitations to check
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- Fully online; 120 credits (2025-2026 online tuition table; the curriculum page states 128 credit hours; the tuition page notes program length changed beginning with the 2025 catalog year).
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 documented curriculum element; 1 named specialization.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: internship.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
- Clear attendance requirements (online lists)
- Fully online per official wording; no required in-person element recorded.
- Cost transparency
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 1 with an academic year).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Data Science · Newark, NJ · On campus
Bachelor'sNew Jersey Institute of Technology offers the B.S. in Data Science (Bachelor of Science in Data Science), on campus. Published length: 120 credits. The program documents a capstone component.
Tuition: Tuition not published / not verified
Why it was selected / strengths
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
- Offers 2 named specializations or tracks.
Limitations to check
- Tuition for this program is not published on the pages we checked.
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- On campus; 120 credits.
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 documented curriculum element; 2 named specializations.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: capstone.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
Old Dominion University offers the Data Science (B.S.) (Bachelor of Science in Data Science), on campus. Published length: Minimum of 120 credit hours. The program documents a capstone component. Estimated total tuition on our comparable basis is $54,360 (fees excluded).
Tuition: $453 per credit · Online students — Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States · year not statedEst. total tuition $54,360 (120 credits × $453 per credit; fees excluded)
Why it was selected / strengths
- Estimated total tuition $54,360 (120 credits × $453 per credit; fees excluded).
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
- Offers 4 named specializations or tracks.
Limitations to check
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- On campus; Minimum of 120 credit hours.
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 4 named specializations.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: capstone.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
- Cost transparency
- Tuition published (3 verified rates, academic year not printed).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science in Data Sciences · University Park, PA · On campus
Bachelor'sPennsylvania State University offers the Data Sciences, B.S. (Bachelor of Science in Data Sciences), on campus. Published length: Minimum of 123 credits. The program documents a capstone component.
Tuition: Tuition not published / not verified
Why it was selected / strengths
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
- Offers 3 named specializations or tracks.
Limitations to check
- Tuition for this program is not published on the pages we checked.
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- On campus; Minimum of 123 credits.
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 documented curriculum element; 3 named specializations.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: capstone.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
University of Maryland Global Campus
Data Science Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Science · Adelphi, MD · Fully online
Bachelor's Fully onlineFor applicants who need a fully online programUniversity of Maryland Global Campus offers the Data Science Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Science in Data Science), fully online. Published length: 120 credits: 39 required major credits, 41 general education credits, 40 elective credits. The program documents a capstone component. Estimated total tuition on our comparable basis is $59,880 (fees excluded).
Tuition: $337 per credit · Resident (in-state) · year not statedEst. total tuition $59,880 (120 credits × $499 per credit; fees excluded)
Why it was selected / strengths
- Fully online per the university's own wording.
- Estimated total tuition $59,880 (120 credits × $499 per credit; fees excluded).
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
Limitations to check
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- Fully online; 120 credits: 39 required major credits, 41 general education credits, 40 elective credits.
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 documented curriculum element.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: capstone.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
- Clear attendance requirements (online lists)
- Fully online per official wording; no required in-person element recorded.
- Cost transparency
- Tuition published (3 verified rates, academic year not printed).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
University of Pittsburgh offers the B.S. in Data Science (Bachelor of Science in Data Science), on campus. Published length: 4 to 6 years to complete, at least 120 credits. The program documents a capstone component.
Tuition: $24,644 per academic year · Resident (in-state) — Undergraduate, Pittsburgh Campus, School of Computing and Information, Pennsylvania residents, full-time two terms · 2026-2027
Why it was selected / strengths
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
Limitations to check
- Tuition is published, but not on a basis that allows a total-cost estimate (fees excluded).
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- On campus; length 4 to 6 years to complete.
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 named specialization.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: capstone.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
- Cost transparency
- Tuition published (2 verified rates, 2 with an academic year).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Data Science · Charlottesville, VA · On campus
Bachelor'sUniversity of Virginia offers the B.S. in Data Science (Bachelor of Science in Data Science), on campus. Published length: 120 credit hours. The program documents a project component.
Tuition: Tuition not published / not verified
Why it was selected / strengths
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
Limitations to check
- Tuition for this program is not published on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- On campus; 120 credit hours.
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 named specialization.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: project.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
- Published financial support
- 2 named awards.
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor's Degree in Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Science · Worcester, MA · On campus
Bachelor'sWorcester Polytechnic Institute offers the Bachelor's Degree in Data Science (Bachelor of Science in Data Science), on campus. Published length: 135 credits. The program documents a project component.
Tuition: $63,936 per academic year · All students — Undergraduate Full-Time, annual tuition · 2026-2027
Why it was selected / strengths
- A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
Limitations to check
- Tuition is published, but not on a basis that allows a total-cost estimate (fees excluded).
- No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
- Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
Evidence for each criterion
- Published structure
- On campus; 135 credits.
- Relevant curriculum coverage
- 1 documented curriculum element.
- Capstone, project or research component
- Documented: project.
- Source quality and freshness
- Eligibility and facts verified on official pages; last verified 2026-10-11.
- Cost transparency
- Tuition published (1 verified rate, 1 with an academic year).
Each fact links to its official source on the program page. Reviewed October 11, 2026.
Programs considered but not selected
59 eligible programs were considered and not selected because at least one criterion lacked verified evidence. The most common gaps: published structure (42), capstone, project or research component (35), relevant curriculum coverage (21). Not selected does not mean worse: it can mean the university publishes less information, or that we have not verified it yet. See every program in the directory.
Schools can send official sources through the correction form. Evidence is re-checked; inclusion cannot be bought.