by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Data Science, General. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Data Science is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at Western Michigan University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in data science, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $630 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $504 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $15,118 |
| Fees | $923 | $923 |
| Books and Supplies | $987 | $987 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,567 | $10,567 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the WMU data science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in data science in 2019-2020, 20.0% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 64.3%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in data science at WMU in 2019-2020, 60.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 29%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Data Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science, General | 5 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 21 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 222 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
