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15 Best Data Science Universities in the United States

Of the 15 Data Science universities in the United States, University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks highest on research impact (16,465,315 citations). Next come Humboldt State University (#384 in United States) and San Jose State University (#388 in United States). The universities on this list offer 17 matching courses between them.

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Data Science at other levels

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Alabama at Birmingham has the largest research record in this group, with 16,465,315 citations and an h-index of 996.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 15 public to 0 private institutions.

What the courses look like

By level: 12 bachelor's, 2 master's and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 94% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Wesleyan University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Data Science?

University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States), Humboldt State University (#384 in United States) and San Jose State University (#388 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Data Science in the United States?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Data Science course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Data Science courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Data Science online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Data Science courses in the United States?

Wesleyan University, with 2, ahead of San Jose State University (2).

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