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Editorial selection · not an official ranking

Best Data Science Schools in the USA

Universities whose own data science degrees — not the institution's general reputation — meet our published criteria. A school is selected when it offers at least three verified data science degrees across two or more degree levels and at least two of them meet every criterion of our master's, online master's or bachelor's selections. Listed alphabetically; this is an editorial assessment, not an official ranking.

Methodology v1.0 · criteria and evidence rules · reviewed October 11, 2026 · 11 schools selected of 60 in the directory

About this selection

Eligible degrees
Schools with at least three verified, eligible data science degrees (dedicated or joint) across two or more degree levels. Related degrees with only a data science concentration do not count toward a school's inclusion.
Programs considered
All 60 schools in our directory, evaluated only on their verified data science degrees. Institutional reputation and other departments are not considered.
Selection criteria
At least three verified data science degrees across two or more levels, at least two of which are selected in our program lists.
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).
  1. American University logo

    American University

    Washington, DC

    American University: 5 verified data science degrees across 2 levels; 2 selected in our program lists.

    Degrees supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Fully online per the university's own wording.
    • Estimated total tuition $28,000 (published total; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is not required (stated).
    • 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.
  2. Boston University logo

    Boston University

    Boston, MA

    Boston University: 4 verified data science degrees across 3 levels; 2 selected in our program lists.

    Degrees supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
    • Estimated total tuition $74,072 (published total; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is optional (stated).
    • A thesis option or requirement is documented.

    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.
  3. Carnegie Mellon University logo

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Pittsburgh, PA

    Carnegie Mellon University: 3 verified data science degrees across 2 levels; 3 selected in our program lists.

    Degrees supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
    • Offers 2 named specializations or tracks.
    • Offers 3 named specializations or tracks.
    • The GRE is optional (stated).

    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.
  4. Illinois Institute of Technology logo

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    Chicago, IL

    Illinois Institute of Technology: 5 verified data science degrees across 2 levels; 2 selected in our program lists.

    Degrees supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
    • Estimated total tuition $63,525 (33 credits × $1,925 per credit; fees excluded).
    • Both full-time and part-time study are offered.

    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.
  5. Maryville University of Saint Louis logo

    Maryville University of Saint Louis

    Saint Louis, MO

    Maryville University of Saint Louis: 3 verified data science degrees across 2 levels; 2 selected in our program lists.

    Degrees supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Fully online per the university's own wording.
    • Estimated total tuition $69,000 (120 credits × $575 per credit; fees excluded).
    • Fully online with no required campus visits stated by the university.
    • Estimated total tuition $31,500 (36 credits × $875 per credit; fees excluded).

    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.
  6. New Jersey Institute of Technology logo

    New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Newark, NJ

    New Jersey Institute of Technology: 6 verified data science degrees across 3 levels; 2 selected in our program lists.

    Degrees supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
    • Offers 2 named specializations or tracks.
    • Estimated total tuition $62,040 (30 credits × $2,068 per credit; fees excluded).
    • A thesis option or requirement is documented.

    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.
  7. Old Dominion University logo

    Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, VA

    Old Dominion University: 3 verified data science degrees across 2 levels; 2 selected in our program lists.

    Degrees supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • 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.
    • Estimated total tuition $40,830 (30 credits × $1,361 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.
    • The GRE is required.
  8. Syracuse University logo

    Syracuse University

    Syracuse, NY

    Syracuse University: 3 verified data science degrees across 2 levels; 2 selected in our program lists.

    Degrees supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Estimated total tuition $64,666 (31 credits × $2,086 per credit; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is optional (stated).
    • A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
    • Fully online per the university's own wording.

    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.
  9. University of Arizona logo

    University of Arizona

    Tucson, AZ

    University of Arizona: 6 verified data science degrees across 3 levels; 2 selected in our program lists.

    Degrees supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Fully online per the university's own wording.
    • Estimated total tuition $19,500 (30 credits × $650 per credit; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is not required (stated).
    • 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.
  10. University of Virginia logo

    University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, VA

    University of Virginia: 4 verified data science degrees across 3 levels; 2 selected in our program lists.

    Degrees supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
    • Estimated total tuition $55,368 (published total; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is not required (stated).
    • Published length of 11 months or less.

    Limitations to check

    • Tuition for this program is not published on the pages we checked.
    • Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
    • Online, but requires in-person attendance (orientation).
  11. Worcester Polytechnic Institute logo

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Worcester, MA

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute: 4 verified data science degrees across 3 levels; 2 selected in our program lists.

    Degrees supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • A capstone or applied project is part of the published curriculum.
    • Estimated total tuition $53,250 (30 credits × $1,775 per credit; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is not required (stated).
    • A thesis option or requirement is documented.

    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.

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Best Data Science Schools in the USA (Editorial Selection)