Data Science / Statistics

Compare Data Science / Statistics programs across 124 schools. Tiered by program strength with earnings data and program highlights.

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★★★ Flagship Programs

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ · Private · NU #1 · Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering (ORFE) / Department of Computer Science / Department of Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Operations Research and Optimization, Causal Inference in Social Sciences
Princeton's Data Science and Statistics offerings are distinguished by their rigorous theoretical foundation rooted in the liberal arts, ensuring grad
Princeton's Data Science and Statistics programs are globally renowned for their rigorous theoretical foundation and dee
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA · Private · NU #2 · Department of Mathematics; Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS); Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science and Machine Learning (6-4 track within EECS), Statistics and Data Science (18-5 track within Mathematics), Operations Research (15-2 track within Management), Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Research: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Theory and Inference, Data Systems and Privacy
MIT's data science and statistics programs are distinguished by their rigorous mathematical foundation combined with a 'learning-by-doing' approach th
MIT's Data Science and Statistics programs are globally preeminent, featuring world-renowned faculty at the forefront of
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · Private · NU #3 · Department of Statistics (within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Causal Inference, Machine Learning & Statistical Theory, Biostatistics & Health Sciences
The Department of Statistics at Harvard is a global leader in statistical theory and its application to complex real-world problems, particularly in h
Harvard's Department of Statistics is a globally recognized leader in statistical theory and causal inference, offering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Private · NU #4 · Department of Statistics (School of Humanities and Sciences)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (via CS or Stats), Applied Mathematics
Research: Causal Inference, Machine Learning Theory, Biostatistics
Stanford's Statistics department is world-renowned for its theoretical rigor and practical application, particularly in causal inference and machine l
Stanford's Statistics department is globally renowned for its theoretical rigor and leadership in cutting-edge fields li
Yale University
New Haven, CT · Private · NU #5 · Department of Statistics and Data Science
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Statistical Theory and Inference, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Biostatistics and Health Data Science
Yale's Department of Statistics and Data Science is a premier program that uniquely blends rigorous theoretical foundations with cutting-edge applicat
Yale's Department of Statistics and Data Science is a premier program with nationally recognized faculty in cutting-edge
Duke University
Durham, NC · Private · NU #6 · Department of Statistical Science (Statistics) & Department of Computer Science (Data Science)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistical Theory and Methods, Applied Statistics, Data Science, Biostatistics
Research: Causal Inference and Experimental Design, Machine Learning and Statistical Computing, Biostatistics and Genomics
Duke's Data Science and Statistics programs are distinguished by their rigorous theoretical foundation combined with a strong emphasis on interdiscipl
Correction: Duke's Statistics department is consistently ranked in the top 10-15 nationally (often top 5-8). It should b
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Private · NU #6 · Department of Statistics (Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences) & Department of Computer Science (McCormick School of Engineering)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Computational Data Science
Research: Statistical Learning & Machine Learning, Causal Inference, Biostatistics & Health Data Science
Northwestern offers a unique dual-pathway approach to Data Science, allowing students to pursue rigorous statistical theory through Weinberg or comput
Northwestern's Data Science program is a national leader due to its unique dual-pathway structure between Weinberg and M
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA · Private · NU #6 · Computational and Neural Systems / Applied Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Data Science (often integrated within Computational and Neural Systems or via the Minor in Data Science), Statistics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, High-Dimensional Statistics, Computational Neuroscience
Caltech's approach to data science and statistics is deeply rooted in rigorous mathematical theory and applied scientific problem-solving, distinguish
Caltech's program is a national leader due to its rigorous mathematical foundation, world-class faculty in fields like s
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Private · NU #6 · Department of Mathematics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics
Research: Statistical Machine Learning, Causal Inference, Biostatistics and Genomics
The Data Science and Statistics program at Johns Hopkins is distinguished by its deep integration with the university's world-leading research infrast
Johns Hopkins is a globally renowned leader in biostatistics and machine learning, with faculty and research output that
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · Private · NU #10 · Department of Statistics and Data Science
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Biostatistics and Health Sciences, Causal Inference
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at Penn is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative curriculum and deep integration with the Wharton S
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at Penn is a flagship program due to its elite integration with the Wharto
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · Private · NU #11 · Department of Statistics and Data Science (College of Arts and Sciences) / Department of Operations Research and Information Engineering (College of Engineering)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Applied Statistics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Operations Research and Optimization, Biostatistics and Genomics
Cornell offers a robust, dual-pathway approach to Data Science and Statistics through both the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Enginee
Cornell's Department of Statistical Sciences is consistently ranked among the top statistics programs in the nation, fea
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private · NU #11 · Department of Statistics (part of the Division of the Physical Sciences)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics
Research: Causal Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Machine Learning Theory
The University of Chicago's Statistics and Data Science program is distinguished by its heavy theoretical foundation, blending rigorous mathematical s
The University of Chicago's Statistics and Data Science program is a global leader in theoretical statistics and econome
Columbia University
New York, NY · Private · NU #13 · Department of Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics
Research: Causal Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Machine Learning Theory
The Statistics major at Columbia is distinguished by its rigorous theoretical foundation combined with cutting-edge applications in data science and m
Columbia's Statistics and Data Science programs are nationally elite, featuring world-renowned faculty in causal inferen
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Public · NU #15 · Department of Statistics (College of Letters and Science) & Institute for Digital Research and Education (IDRE)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics with a focus on Statistics
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Public Health Data Analysis, Causal Inference and High-Dimensional Data
UCLA's Statistics and Data Science programs are distinguished by their rigorous theoretical foundation combined with strong practical applications in
UCLA's Statistics and Data Science programs are nationally renowned for their rigorous theoretical foundation, leadershi
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Public · NU #17 · Department of Statistics; Department of Data Science (Interdisciplinary Major)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Research: Causal Inference, Machine Learning Theory, Bayesian Statistics
UC Berkeley's Data Science and Statistics programs are world-renowned, combining rigorous theoretical foundations with cutting-edge applications in ma
UC Berkeley's Data Science and Statistics programs are globally renowned for their rigorous theoretical foundations and
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Public · NU #21 · Department of Statistics (College of LSA) & Department of Data Science (College of Engineering)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistical Theory and Methods, Applied Statistics, Data Science, Computational Statistics
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Causal Inference, Biostatistics and Genomics
The University of Michigan offers a dual-pathway approach to data science and statistics, allowing students to choose between the theoretical rigor of
The University of Michigan's Statistics and Data Science programs are nationally elite, featuring world-renowned faculty
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO · Private · NU #21 · Department of Mathematics (Statistics) & Department of Computer Science (Data Science)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics with Statistics/Computational focus
Research: Biostatistics and Health Sciences, Machine Learning and Statistical Theory, Causal Inference
Washington University offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary approach to Data Science and Statistics, leveraging its world-class medical school for appl
Washington University in St. Louis ranks as a top-tier institution with a highly distinguished Data Science and Statisti
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA · Private · NU #21 · Department of Statistics & Data Science (within the School of Computer Science)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Machine Learning
Research: Machine Learning and AI, Causal Inference, Statistical Theory
The Statistics & Data Science program at CMU is distinctive for its rigorous mathematical foundation combined with cutting-edge applications in machin
Carnegie Mellon's Data Science and Statistics program is a global leader housed within the world-renowned School of Comp
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA · Public · NU #24 · School of Data Science
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Statistics
Research: Causal Inference and Causality, Machine Learning Theory, Statistical Genetics
The University of Virginia's School of Data Science is notable for being one of the first dedicated schools of its kind in the nation, offering a rigo
UVA's School of Data Science is a pioneering national leader with a dedicated structure, top-tier research in causal inf
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Private · NU #27 · Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (Department of Data Science) / Viterbi School of Engineering (Data Science Program)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Applied Statistics, Computational Data Science
Research: Causal Inference, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, Biostatistics & Health Data Science
USC's Data Science and Statistics programs are distinctive for their seamless integration between the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences a
USC's Data Science and Statistics programs are a flagship offering due to their unique cross-school integration between
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · Public · NU #27 · Department of Statistics and Data Science (within the College of Arts & Sciences)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Biostatistics and Clinical Trials, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Spatial Statistics and Geospatial Analysis
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at UNC Chapel Hill is distinguished by its rigorous theoretical foundation combined with a strong emphas
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at UNC Chapel Hill is a nationally renowned program with top-tier faculty
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Public · NU #29 · Department of Statistics (College of Arts & Sciences) / Department of Computer Science (Jacobs School of Engineering)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Research: Machine Learning and Statistical Theory, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Causal Inference and Causality
UCSD's Data Science and Statistics programs are distinguished by their deep integration within the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute, a world-class hu
UCSD's Data Science program is a national leader anchored by the world-renowned Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute and to
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Public · NU #30 · Department of Statistics (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) & Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (College of Engineering)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Biostatistics, Actuarial Science
Research: Biostatistics and Clinical Trials, Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Spatial Statistics and Environmental Modeling
The University of Florida offers a robust, interdisciplinary approach to Data Science and Statistics, uniquely bridging the College of Liberal Arts an
Correction: UF's Stats program is consistently ranked in the top 10-15 nationally. 'Flagship' is appropriate.
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Public · NU #30 · Department of Statistics and Data Science (within the College of Natural Sciences)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Genomics, Causal Inference
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at UT Austin is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative curriculum and strong integration with the un
UT Austin's Statistics and Data Science program is a top-tier national draw, leveraging the university's #1 Computer Sci
New York University
New York, NY · Private · NU #30 · Department of Data Science (Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences) & Department of Statistics (Stern School of Business)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Business Analytics
Research: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Causal Inference and Econometrics, Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics
NYU offers a unique dual-pathway approach to data science, combining the rigorous mathematical foundation of the world-renowned Courant Institute with
Correction: NYU's Courant Institute is a global leader in Math/Stats, and its DS program is top-tier. 'Flagship' is appr
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA · Public · NU #33 · Department of Statistics and Data Science (often housed within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences or the Division of Mathematical Sciences)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics with a focus on Statistics
Research: Biostatistics and Genomics, Environmental Statistics and Climate Modeling, Machine Learning and Statistical Theory
The UC Davis Statistics and Data Science program is distinctive for its strong integration with the university's world-leading agricultural, veterinar
Correction: UC Davis is often ranked in the top 10-15 for Statistics (especially applied/ag stats). 'Flagship' is approp
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Public · NU #33 · Department of Statistics (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) / Department of Computer Science (Grainger College of Engineering)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Computational Data Science
Research: Machine Learning and Statistical Learning Theory, Causal Inference, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers a premier, interdisciplinary Data Science and Statistics program distinguished by its dual offering
UIUC's Data Science and Statistics program is a national leader, distinguished by its unique dual-department structure i
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA · Public · NU #33 · School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) / School of Mathematics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Computational Statistics
Research: Machine Learning and AI, Statistical Computing, Data Mining and Analytics
Georgia Tech's Data Science and Statistics programs are distinguished by their rigorous quantitative foundation and integration with the university's
Georgia Tech's Data Science and Statistics programs are nationally renowned for their rigorous quantitative foundation a
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Public · NU #39 · Department of Statistics and Data Science (within the College of Letters & Science)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Biostatistics, Actuarial Science
Research: Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Causal Inference and Causal Discovery, Machine Learning and Statistical Computing
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at UW-Madison is a nationally recognized leader, particularly known for its rigorous curriculum in biost
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at UW-Madison is a nationally recognized leader with top-tier faculty in b
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Public · NU #39 · Department of Statistics & Data Science (within the Division of Social Sciences and the College of Letters & Science)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Biostatistics and Genomics, Spatial Statistics
UCSB's Statistics and Data Science program is distinguished by its strong theoretical foundation combined with cutting-edge applications in fields lik
Correction: UCSB's Stats program is often ranked in the top 10-15 nationally. 'Flagship' is appropriate.
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH · Public · NU #41 · Department of Statistics (within the College of Arts and Sciences) & Department of Data Science (interdisciplinary program)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Biostatistics, Actuarial Science
Research: Biostatistics and Health Sciences, Causal Inference and Causality, Machine Learning and Statistical Computing
Ohio State offers a robust, interdisciplinary approach to data science and statistics, leveraging its strong ties to the Fisher College of Business an
Correction: Ohio State's Stats program is consistently ranked in the top 10-15 nationally. 'Flagship' is appropriate.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · Public · NU #41 · Department of Statistics (Rutgers University)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Actuarial Science
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Clinical Trials, Causal Inference
The Department of Statistics at Rutgers is a national leader, particularly renowned for its strong focus on statistical learning and biostatistics. It
Correction: Rutgers has a historic and highly ranked Stats program (often top 10-15). 'Flagship' is appropriate.
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD · Public · NU #44 · Department of Mathematics and Department of Computer Science (Joint Program)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Computational Data Science
Research: Statistical Machine Learning, Causal Inference, High-Dimensional Data Analysis
The Data Science and Statistics programs at UMD are distinguished by their rigorous theoretical foundation in mathematics combined with cutting-edge a
The University of Maryland's Data Science and Statistics programs are nationally renowned for their rigorous theoretical
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN · Public · NU #46 · Department of Statistics (College of Science) & Department of Data Science (Polytechnic Institute)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Genomics, Data Visualization and High-Performance Computing
Purdue offers a robust, dual-path approach to data science through its College of Science (Statistics) and the rapidly expanding Polytechnic Institute
Correction: Purdue's Stats program is consistently ranked in the top 10-15 nationally. 'Flagship' is appropriate.
University of Washington
Seattle, WA · Public · NU #46 · Department of Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Genomics, Causal Inference
The University of Washington's Department of Statistics is nationally renowned for its rigorous curriculum in statistical learning and biostatistics,
The University of Washington's Department of Statistics is nationally renowned for its rigorous curriculum in statistica

★★ Strong Programs

Williams College
Williamstown, MA · Private · LAC #1 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (often as a track within Math/Stats or an interdisciplinary focus)
Research: Statistical Theory and Methodology, Applied Statistics in Environmental Science, Data Visualization and Analysis
The Data Science/Statistics program at Williams is distinguished by its Oxford-style tutorial system, where students engage in one-on-one or small-gro
Williams is the top liberal arts college, but its Statistics program is not a top-15 national research leader compared t
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · Public · LAC #1 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: $55,512 1yr: $49,673 Grads/yr: 41
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics and Biostatistics, Data Science and Machine Learning Applications, Sustainable Systems Modeling (Agriculture/Forestry)
Cal Poly's Data Science and Statistics program is distinctive for its heavy emphasis on the 'Learn by Doing' philosophy, culminating in a mandatory Se
Cal Poly SLO's Data Science program is highly regarded for its unique 'Learn by Doing' philosophy and mandatory senior p
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Public · LAC #2 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: $33,990 1yr: $37,895 Grads/yr: 38
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics with a Data Science emphasis
Research: Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Applied Statistics in Business and Economics, Statistical Learning and Machine Learning
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at SDSU has gained significant prominence following the university's elevation to R1 status, offering rob
SDSU's Department of Mathematics and Statistics has achieved significant prominence following the university's R1 resear
Amherst College
Amherst, MA · Private · LAC #2 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (via joint major with Computer Science), Applied Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Biostatistics and Genomics, Causal Inference
Amherst's Data Science offering is distinctive for its integration within a rigorous liberal arts framework, emphasizing theoretical depth alongside p
Amherst has an excellent program, but it is generally not ranked in the top 10-15 nationally for Statistics/DS research
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA · Private · LAC #3 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Social Statistics and Causal Inference
Swarthmore's Data Science and Statistics program is distinctive for its rigorous theoretical foundation combined with practical application, heavily s
Swarthmore's Data Science and Statistics program is a standout feature of the college, offering rigorous theoretical tra
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA · Public · LAC #5 · Department of Statistics and Data Science (within the College of Applied Sciences and Arts)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics
Research: Applied Statistics and Biostatistics, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Statistical Quality Control and Reliability
The Data Science and Statistics program at SJSU leverages its strategic location in Silicon Valley to provide students with direct access to internshi
Correction: SJSU is a strong regional program with Silicon Valley ties, but it is NOT a 'flagship' nationally. Changing
Pomona College
Claremont, CA · Private · LAC #5 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (interdisciplinary track), Applied Mathematics
Research: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Learning Theory, Environmental Statistics
Pomona's Data Science and Statistics program is distinguished by its rigorous theoretical foundation combined with practical application, facilitated
Pomona offers a highly rigorous and well-regarded Data Science and Statistics program, bolstered by the unique Claremont
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · Public · LAC #6 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: — Grads/yr: 9
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Social Data Science
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at SFSU offers a rigorous BS program that balances theoretical foundations with practical applications, h
SFSU's Data Science and Statistics program leverages its prime San Francisco location to secure exceptional internships
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Public · LAC #7 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: $40,485 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Mining and Machine Learning
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at CSUF offers a rigorous BS in Statistics and a specialized Data Science track, emphasizing practical ap
The program demonstrates high regional relevance and strong industry connections with top-tier employers like PwC and De
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA · Private · LAC #7 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (interdisciplinary track), Applied Mathematics
Research: Biostatistics and Health Data, Causal Inference, Statistical Machine Learning
Wellesley's Data Science program is distinctive for its rigorous mathematical foundation combined with a liberal arts perspective, allowing students t
Wellesley is an elite liberal arts college with a strong program, but it does not meet the research volume threshold for
Carleton College
Northfield, MN · Private · LAC #8 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Biostatistics, Environmental Statistics
Carleton's Data Science and Statistics program stands out for its rigorous quantitative training within a liberal arts framework, allowing students to
Carleton is elite for undergraduate education, but its research output in Statistics does not place it in the top 10-15
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Public · LAC #10 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science
Research: Statistical Modeling and Inference, Data Science Applications in Public Health, Environmental Statistics
The program leverages its location in California's capital to provide unique internships in government, public health, and finance sectors. It is part
The program leverages its strategic location in California's capital to secure top-tier internships and employment with
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA · Private · LAC #12 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Applied Probability, Data-Driven Environmental Science
Harvey Mudd offers a unique Data Science/Statistics track that blends rigorous mathematical theory with practical application through its signature 'C
HMC is a top-tier undergraduate institution, but its Statistics program is smaller and less nationally dominant in resea
Brown University
Providence, RI · Private · NU #13 · Department of Computer Science; Department of Biostatistics (within the Warren Alpert Medical School); Program in Statistics and Data Science
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics
Research: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Causal Inference
Brown's Data Science and Statistics programs are distinctive due to the Open Curriculum, which allows students to design highly personalized research
Brown's Data Science and Statistics programs are highly regarded for their unique Open Curriculum structure, which enabl
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Public · LAC #13 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Mining and Machine Learning
The Data Science and Statistics program at Cal State LA is distinguished by its strong applied focus, preparing students for immediate entry into the
The program leverages Cal State LA's strategic location and industry partnerships to deliver excellent outcomes in high-
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY · Private · LAC #14 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (often as a concentration within Math/Stats or an interdisciplinary track), Mathematics
Research: Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistical Learning Theory
Hamilton's Data Science and Statistics program is distinguished by its Open Curriculum, allowing students to tailor their quantitative training across
Hamilton's Statistics program is highly regarded within the liberal arts sector, distinguished by its rigorous senior th
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT · Private · LAC #14 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (interdisciplinary track), Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Causal Inference, Biostatistics
Wesleyan's Data Science and Statistics program leverages its Open Curriculum to allow students to tailor a rigorous quantitative foundation alongside
Wesleyan's Data Science and Statistics program is highly regarded for its rigorous theoretical foundation and interdisci
Smith College
Northampton, MA · Private · LAC #14 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics
Research: Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Statistical Learning and Machine Learning Theory, Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes
Smith College offers a rigorous yet accessible Data Science and Statistics major within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, emphasizing both
Smith College offers a highly rigorous Data Science and Statistics program with exceptional undergraduate research oppor
Barnard College
New York, NY · Private · LAC #14 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics
Research: Statistical Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Causal Inference
Barnard's Data Science and Statistics program is distinctive for its deep integration with Columbia University, offering students access to world-clas
Barnard leverages Columbia but is a standalone college; its program strength aligns better with top liberal arts than th
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH · Private · NU #15 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science
Research: Biostatistics and Health Sciences, Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Dartmouth offers a rigorous, flexible curriculum that blends theoretical depth with practical applicat
Dartmouth's Statistics program is highly regarded for its rigorous curriculum, deep research integration in biostatistic
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Public · LAC #16 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis
The Data Science and Statistics BS at CSUSM distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on applied statistics and real-world problem solving, lever
The program leverages CSUSM's strategic location in the San Diego tech and healthcare hub to secure excellent employment
California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Public · LAC #17 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: — Grads/yr: 6
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Environmental Statistics, Marine Data Analysis, Applied Bayesian Methods
The Data Science and Statistics program at CSUMB distinguishes itself by integrating rigorous quantitative training with real-world applications in ma
CSUMB's Data Science and Statistics program is a distinctive 'strong' offering due to its unique integration of quantita
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN · Private · NU #18 · Department of Statistics and Department of Data Science (interdisciplinary)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistical Theory, Applied Statistics, Data Science, Biostatistics
Research: Bayesian Statistics, Causal Inference, Statistical Learning Theory
The University of Notre Dame offers a rigorous, theory-grounded approach to statistics and data science, blending mathematical depth with practical ap
Notre Dame's Statistics and Data Science program is highly regarded for its rigorous theoretical foundation, specialized
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · Private · NU #18 · Department of Mathematics (College of Arts & Science) and Department of Computer Science (School of Engineering)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics with Data Science focus
Research: Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Machine Learning and Statistical Theory, Social Science Data Analytics
Vanderbilt offers a robust, interdisciplinary approach to Data Science and Statistics, uniquely bridging the College of Arts & Science with the School
Vanderbilt's Data Science and Statistics program is a standout interdisciplinary offering that leverages the university'
Rice University
Houston, TX · Private · NU #18 · Department of Statistics (within the Wiess School of Natural Sciences)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics
Research: Statistical Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Health Data Science, High-dimensional Inference
Rice offers a rigorous BS in Statistics and Data Science housed within the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, emphasizing theoretical depth alongside p
Rice's Statistics and Data Science program is highly regarded for its rigorous theoretical foundation, exceptional low s
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · Private · LAC #19 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics with a Data Science focus
Research: Statistical methodology and Bayesian inference, Causal inference in social sciences, Data science applications in environmental science and climate history
The Data Science and Statistics program at Middlebury is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training combined with a strong emphasis on ethica
Middlebury's Data Science and Statistics program offers rigorous quantitative training with notable research depth in ar
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Private · LAC #22 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics, Applied Probability
The Data Science and Statistics program at Colgate is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative foundation combined with a strong emphasis on interdi
Colgate's Data Science and Statistics program leverages a rigorous quantitative foundation within a top-tier liberal art
Georgetown University
Washington, DC · Private · NU #24 · Department of Statistics (within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics) & Data Science Program
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Applied Statistics
Research: Bayesian Statistics, Causal Inference, Data Science for Public Policy
Georgetown's Data Science and Statistics programs are distinctive for their heavy emphasis on the intersection of quantitative rigor and public policy
Georgetown's Data Science and Statistics programs are highly distinctive due to their unique integration of quantitative
Emory University
Atlanta, GA · Private · NU #24 · Department of Data Science and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Biostatistics and Genomics, Data Visualization and Interpretation
The Department of Data Science and Statistics at Emory is distinctive for its deep integration with the university's world-renowned strengths in Publi
Emory's Data Science and Statistics program is a standout due to its deep integration with world-renowned strengths in P
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA · Private · LAC #29 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Mathematics with a focus on Data Science
Research: Statistical Theory and Inference, Biostatistics, Social Statistics
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Bryn Mawr College is distinguished by its rigorous, theory-based curriculum that emphasizes critical t
Bryn Mawr's Mathematics and Statistics department is a nationally recognized leader in rigorous quantitative training, c
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA · Public · NU #33 · Department of Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics
Research: Bayesian Statistics and Computational Methods, Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Genomics
The Statistics program at UCI is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative curriculum and strong emphasis on computational statistics and machine lea
UCI's Statistics program is highly regarded for its rigorous quantitative curriculum and strong focus on machine learnin
Tufts University
Medford, MA · Private · NU #37 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics (within the School of Arts and Sciences)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics
Research: Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Causal Inference, Statistical Machine Learning
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Tufts is distinguished by its rigorous focus on both theoretical foundations and practical application
Tufts' Data Science and Statistics program is highly regarded for its rigorous blend of theory and application, particul
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA · Private · NU #37 · Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (Interdisciplinary Major), Mathematics with Statistics Concentration
Research: Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Financial Mathematics and Risk Management
Boston College offers a rigorous, Jesuit-informed approach to Data Science and Statistics through the Morrissey College, blending theoretical depth wi
Boston College's Data Science and Statistics program is highly regarded for its rigorous curriculum, ethical focus, and
Boston University
Boston, MA · Private · NU #41 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics (College of Arts & Sciences) / Department of Biostatistics (School of Public Health)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics
Research: Biostatistics and Clinical Trials, Machine Learning and Statistical Theory, Data Science for Public Health
Boston University offers a robust, interdisciplinary approach to data science and statistics, uniquely bridging the College of Arts & Sciences with th
Boston University's Data Science and Statistics program is a standout interdisciplinary offering that leverages its prox
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Private · NU #44 · Department of Statistics and Data Science (within the School of Arts & Sciences)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Bayesian statistics and inference, Machine learning and artificial intelligence, Biostatistics and health data analysis
The Department of Statistics and Data Science at the University of Rochester is distinguished by its rigorous theoretical foundation combined with pra
The University of Rochester's Department of Statistics and Data Science is highly regarded for its world-class faculty p
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC · Private · NU #46 · Department of Statistics and Data Science
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Biostatistics and Health Data, Bayesian Methods
Wake Forest's Department of Statistics and Data Science distinguishes itself by blending rigorous quantitative training with the university's signatur
Wake Forest's Statistics and Data Science program is highly regarded for its unique blend of rigorous quantitative train
University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Public · NU #46 · Department of Statistics (College of Arts and Sciences) & Department of Information Systems (Terry College of Business)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Business Analytics
Research: Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science, Data Mining and Machine Learning
The University of Georgia offers a robust dual-pathway approach to data science, combining rigorous statistical theory in the College of Arts and Scie
The University of Georgia's Data Science program leverages the depth of its top-ranked Terry College of Business alongsi
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · Private · NU #46 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Environmental Statistics and Climate Modeling
Lehigh's Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a rigorous BS in Data Science that blends theoretical statistics with modern computational te
Lehigh's Data Science program is well-above-average due to its rigorous curriculum, specialized research centers like CC
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA · Public · NU #76 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: $40,790 Grads/yr: 42
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Statistical Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Genomics, Spatial Statistics and Environmental Modeling
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at UCR offers a rigorous BS in both Statistics and Data Science, leveraging the university's recent AAU m
UCR's Statistics and Data Science program leverages AAU membership and specialized research centers in genomics and envi
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Public · NU #82 · Department of Statistics and Data Science (within the Baskin School of Engineering)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Bayesian statistics and computational inference, Machine learning algorithms and applications, Statistical genetics and bioinformatics
The UCSC Department of Statistics and Data Science is distinguished by its rigorous theoretical foundation combined with practical applications in mac
UCSC's Statistics and Data Science program is highly regarded for its rigorous theoretical foundation and strong ties to

★ Solid Programs

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY · Public · LAC #1 · Department of Mathematical Sciences
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics
Research: Data Science & Analytics, Operations Research, Applied Statistics
The Data Science and Statistics program at West Point is distinctively integrated with military applications, focusing on operations research, logisti
Correction: West Point (USAFA) is similar to USAFA. Specialized and elite for mission, but lacks broad national research
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD · Public · LAC #2 · Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (MAM)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning and Data Analysis, Operations Research and Optimization, Applied Mathematics for Defense Systems
The Data Science and Statistics program at the U.S. Naval Academy is distinct because it is embedded within a rigorous military framework, producing o
Similar to USAFA; specialized and elite for mission, but lacks broad national research footprint for 'flagship'.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA · Public · LAC #3 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Mining and Machine Learning
The Data Science and Statistics programs at Cal Poly Pomona emphasize a 'Learn by Doing' philosophy, integrating heavy practical application with theo
Good regional program with practical focus, but not a national leader in research rankings for DS/Stats.
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO · Public · LAC #3 · Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics
Research: Operations Research, Statistical Modeling, Data Analytics for Defense Applications
The Data Science and Statistics curriculum at the USAFA is uniquely tailored to support military operational needs, emphasizing operations research an
While highly selective, the program is specialized for defense applications and lacks the broad national research footpr
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Public · LAC #4 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Data Mining and Analytics, Biostatistics
The Data Science and Statistics program at CSULB is distinguished by its strong integration with the local aerospace cluster through the 'Space Beach'
Regional focus; 'strong' is an over-classification for a general DS/Stats ranking context.
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT · Public · LAC #4 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics
Research: Maritime Domain Awareness and Data Analytics, Operations Research and Logistics Optimization, Statistical Modeling for Search and Rescue Operations
The Data Science/Statistics program at the USCGA is distinctive for its direct application to maritime operations, national security, and search-and-r
Specialized for Coast Guard missions; lacks the broad national research footprint of a 'flagship' program.
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME · Private · LAC #5 · Department of Mathematics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (interdisciplinary track)
Research: Biostatistics, Statistical Learning Theory, Applied Probability
Bowdoin offers a rigorous, flexible data science and statistics curriculum within its Mathematics department, emphasizing the Open Curriculum which al
Bowdoin is an elite LAC, but its Stats/DS program is not a top-tier national leader in research volume or ranking compar
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA · Private · LAC #8 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics with Data Science focus
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Causal Inference, Biostatistics
The Data Science program at CMC is distinctive for its heavy emphasis on ethical reasoning, policy application, and interdisciplinary collaboration, l
CMC has a strong quantitative focus, but its DS/Stats program is not a top 10-15 national leader in research.
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA · Public · LAC #8 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Mining and Machine Learning
The Data Science and Statistics program at CSUN offers a rigorous BS degree with a strong emphasis on practical application, leveraging the university
CSUN is a regional draw; not a top 10-15 national leader in DS/Stats research.
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA · Public · LAC #9 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Biostatistics and Ecology, Data Mining and Machine Learning
The Data Science and Statistics program at CSU Chico is distinguished by its strong emphasis on applied statistics within regional industries, particu
Competent regional program; not a national leader in DS/Stats rankings.
Fresno State
Fresno, CA · Public · LAC #11 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science
Research: Biostatistics and Health Sciences, Spatial Statistics and Geospatial Analysis, Statistical Learning and Machine Learning
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Fresno State distinguishes itself through its strong applied focus, particularly in agricultural scien
Fresno State's Data Science and Statistics program is a competent offering with strong regional relevance to agriculture
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA · Public · LAC #12 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: — Grads/yr: 16
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Statistical Modeling, Data Analytics, Applied Statistics
Sonoma State University offers a flexible Data Science and Statistics program within its Department of Mathematics and Statistics, emphasizing practic
Sonoma State offers a competent Data Science and Statistics program with practical application and good regional employe
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY · Private · LAC #12 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (Interdepartmental), Mathematics with Data focus
Research: Bayesian statistics, Causal inference, Biostatistics
Vassar's program stands out due to its Open Curriculum, allowing students to tailor a rigorous data science path combining statistics, computer scienc
Vassar has a strong program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Davidson College
Davidson, NC · Private · LAC #14 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (often pursued via a concentration or a joint major with another department), Applied Mathematics
Research: Biostatistics, Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Applied Probability
The Data Science/Statistics program at Davidson is distinguished by its rigorous theoretical foundation combined with a mandatory senior thesis, ensur
Davidson is elite, but its Stats/DS program is not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Public · LAC #14 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Environmental Statistics, Natural Resource Management, Applied Data Analysis for Public Policy
The Data Science and Statistics program at Cal Poly Humboldt is distinctive for its heavy emphasis on environmental applications, leveraging the unive
Regional focus and specialized niche; lacks the national reach to be 'strong' in a general context, let alone 'flagship'
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA · Public · LAC #15 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: — Grads/yr: 15
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Data Mining and Machine Learning Applications
The Data Science and Statistics program at CSU East Bay emphasizes practical application in fields like healthcare and environmental science, leveragi
CSU East Bay offers a competent Data Science and Statistics program with practical applications in healthcare and enviro
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA · Public · LAC #18 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Health Sciences
The Data Science and Statistics program at CSUSB is distinct for its strong emphasis on applied statistics and practical data analytics, tailored to s
Regional focus; not a national leader.
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA · Public · LAC #19 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Data Analytics, Educational Measurement
The Data Science and Statistics program at CSU Stanislaus emphasizes practical, hands-on application of statistical methods within the context of busi
The program offers a competent, practice-oriented curriculum with clear pathways to local employment in the Central Vall
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA · Private · LAC #19 · Department of Economics & Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Economics
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Econometrics, Applied Data Analysis in Business and Public Policy
Washington and Lee University offers a rigorous BS in Data Science/Statistics that uniquely blends quantitative rigor with the liberal arts tradition
W&L has a strong program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · Private · LAC #19 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Biostatistics, Causal Inference, Statistical Learning Theory
The Data Science/Statistics program at Grinnell is distinctive for its heavy emphasis on practical application through the required Mentored Advanced
Grinnell is elite, but its Stats/DS program is not a top 10-15 national research leader.
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Public · LAC #20 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (as a track within the BS in Mathematics)
Research: Applied Statistics, Environmental Data Analysis, Educational Measurement and Assessment
The Data Science and Statistics program at CSU Bakersfield is distinguished by its strong focus on applied statistics within regional industries, part
CSU Bakersfield offers a competent, regionally focused Data Science and Statistics program with clear industry pipelines
California State University Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA · Public · LAC #21 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Data Analytics for Social Sciences, Biostatistics and Health Data
The Data Science/Statistics program at CSUCI distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on practical application and community engagement, leverag
Regional focus; lacks the national ranking or research output to be 'strong'.
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA · Private · LAC #22 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Biostatistics, Applied Probability
The University of Richmond's Data Science program stands out for its rigorous mathematical foundation combined with a strong emphasis on ethical appli
Richmond has a strong program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA · Public · LAC #22 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Data Analysis for Social Sciences, Biostatistics
The Data Science and Statistics program at CSUDH is distinguished by its strong emphasis on applied statistics and serving a diverse, urban student po
CSUDH offers a competent Data Science and Statistics program with clear regional relevance to Southern California's publ
Haverford College
Haverford, PA · Private · LAC #24 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (interdisciplinary track), Applied Mathematics
Research: Bayesian Statistics, Causal Inference, Statistical Learning Theory
The Data Science and Statistics program at Haverford is distinguished by its rigorous, seminar-based curriculum and a mandatory senior thesis that req
Haverford has an excellent Math/Stats dept, but for DS specifically, it is not a top 10-15 national leader.
Colby College
Waterville, ME · Private · LAC #25 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: — Grads/yr: 17
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Environmental Statistics and Climate Modeling, Bayesian Inference and Computational Statistics
The Data Science and Statistics program at Colby is distinguished by its integration of rigorous theoretical training with practical application throu
Colby has a rigorous program, but it does not consistently rank in the top 10-15 nationally for DS/Stats.
Bates College
Lewiston, ME · Private · LAC #26 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (via Digital and Computational Studies), Applied Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Applied Probability
Bates College offers a robust Data Science and Statistics program within its flexible Open Curriculum, allowing students to tailor their studies throu
Bates has a good program, but it does not consistently rank among the top 10-15 nationally for Data Science/Statistics r
Macalester College
St. Paul, MN · Private · LAC #26 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics
Research: Social Data Science, Causal Inference in Social Sciences, Environmental Statistics
Macalester's Data Science and Statistics program distinguishes itself by integrating rigorous quantitative training with a deep commitment to social j
Macalester is a strong LAC, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Private · LAC #28 · Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Biostatistics, Social Data Science
The Data Science and Statistics programs at Holy Cross are distinguished by their integration of rigorous quantitative training with the college's Jes
Holy Cross has a strong program, but it is not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO · Private · LAC #29 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (often a track within Math/Stats or an interdisciplinary focus), Mathematics
Research: Applied Statistics, Data Visualization, Environmental Data Analysis
Colorado College's Data Science and Statistics programs are distinctive due to the Block Plan, which allows students to immerse themselves in a single
Distinctive program, but not a national research leader in the top 10-15 tier.
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA · Private · LAC #31 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics with Data Science focus
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics, Data Visualization
Bucknell's Data Science and Statistics program is distinguished by its integration within both the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Engin
Bucknell has a strong program for an LAC, but it does not consistently rank in the top 10-15 nationally for DS/Stats.
Lafayette College
Easton, PA · Private · LAC #31 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Statistical Modeling, Applied Data Analysis, Biostatistics
Lafayette's Data Science and Statistics program is distinguished by its integration of rigorous mathematical theory with practical, real-world applica
Lafayette is a strong LAC, but its Stats/DS program is not a top-tier national leader.
Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster, PA · Private · LAC #31 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Biostatistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Environmental Statistics
Franklin & Marshall offers a rigorous BS in Data Science and Statistics that emphasizes computational skills alongside theoretical foundations, distin
Strong LAC program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA · Private · LAC #34 · Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics
Research: Statistical Modeling for Social Sciences, Environmental Data Analysis, Machine Learning Applications
Occidental College offers a rigorous BA in Data Science and Statistics within its Mathematics and Computer Science department, emphasizing quantitativ
Occidental has a strong program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA · Private · LAC #34 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: — Grads/yr: 10
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics
Research: Statistical methodology for social sciences, Data science applications in public health and environment, Computational statistics
Mount Holyoke's Data Science major is a rapidly expanding, quantitative-focused program designed to bridge theoretical statistics with real-world appl
Mount Holyoke leverages the Five College Consortium, but its standalone Stats/DS program is not a top 10-15 national lea
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA · Private · LAC #36 · Department of Natural Sciences
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: — Grads/yr: 5
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (often pursued via the Management Engineering major or as a focus within Statistics), Environmental Analysis
Research: Quantitative Social Science, Environmental Data Analysis, Statistical Methodology for Public Policy
Pitzer's Data Science and Statistics programs are distinctive for their heavy emphasis on applying quantitative methods to social justice, environment
Pitzer has a distinctive program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Private · LAC #36 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Data Science and Machine Learning, Biostatistics
Skidmore's Data Science and Statistics program is distinctive for its heavy emphasis on applied, real-world problem solving within a liberal arts fram
Skidmore has a strong program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Denison University
Granville, OH · Private · LAC #36 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Applied Statistics, Data Analytics in Business, Quantitative Social Science
The Data Science/Statistics program at Denison distinguishes itself by embedding quantitative literacy across the entire liberal arts curriculum throu
Good LAC program, but not a top-tier national leader in DS/Stats.
Trinity College
Hartford, CT · Private · LAC #36 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (as a track within the major), Applied Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics
Trinity's Data Science and Statistics program stands out for its rigorous quantitative foundation combined with a strong emphasis on ethical data use
Trinity has a strong program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · Private · LAC #40 · Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics
Research: Data Science and Analytics, Biostatistics and Public Health Data, Educational Statistics
The Data Science and Statistics program at Spelman College is distinctive for its strong emphasis on applying quantitative methods to social justice a
Spelman has a high-impact program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Trinity University
San Antonio, TX · Private · LAC #40 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Liberal Arts)
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science
Research: Statistical Modeling and Inference, Data Mining and Machine Learning Applications, Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis
The Data Science and Statistics program at Trinity University distinguishes itself by integrating rigorous quantitative training within a liberal arts
Trinity University has a strong program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Union College
Schenectady, NY · Private · LAC #40 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: — Grads/yr: 3
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Biostatistics, Data Visualization
Union College offers a rigorous Data Science and Statistics program within its Mathematics and Statistics department, emphasizing both theoretical fou
Union has a strong program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
University of the South
Sewanee, TN · Private · LAC #45 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (often as a track within Math/Stats or an interdisciplinary focus)
Research: Environmental Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Probability
The Data Science and Statistics program at Sewanee is distinctive for its heavy emphasis on applying quantitative methods to real-world environmental
Sewanee has a unique program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA · Private · LAC #45 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Data Visualization
The Data Science and Statistics program at Dickinson is distinguished by its integration into the 'Dickinson Plan,' requiring a rigorous senior projec
Dickinson is a strong LAC, but its Stats/DS program is not a top-tier national leader.
Furman University
Greenville, SC · Private · LAC #45 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics
Research: Bayesian inference and computational statistics, Statistical learning and machine learning, Applied data analysis in environmental science
The Data Science program at Furman distinguishes itself through the mandatory 'Furman Advantage,' ensuring every student completes an immersive intern
Furman has a strong program, but it is not a top-tier national leader in DS/Stats.
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH · Private · LAC #45 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science (often a track within Math or Stats), Mathematics
Research: Statistical Theory and Methodology, Applied Data Analysis in Social Sciences, Biostatistics
Kenyon's Data Science and Statistics program is distinctive for its integration of rigorous quantitative training within a broad liberal arts framewor
Kenyon has a strong program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN · Private · LAC #50 · Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning Theory, Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Applied Probability
St. Olaf's Data Science and Statistics program distinguishes itself through the Individualized Mathematics Proposal (IMAP), allowing students to tailo
St. Olaf has a strong program, but not a top 10-15 national research leader.
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN · Private · LAC #50 · Department of Mathematics and Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Statistics, Data Science
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Applied Probability and Stochastic Modeling
DePauw's Data Science and Statistics program stands out for its rigorous quantitative training within a liberal arts framework, emphasizing ethical re
Depauw has a strong program, but it is not a top 10-15 national research leader.
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA · Public · NU #60 · Department of Statistics
2yr Earnings: — 1yr: —
Tracks: Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics
Research: Statistical Learning and Machine Learning, Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis, Spatial Statistics and Environmental Modeling
UC Merced's Data Science and Statistics program is distinctive for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary applications, particularly in environmenta
UC Merced is growing, but not yet a top 10-15 national research leader.

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