Here is an overview of the graduate program in data science at American University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, American University highly for data science, ranked #26 out of 100 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 26 of 100 |
| Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 of 21 |
Here is each degree level granted in data science at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University conferred 31 master’s degrees in data science.
American University is a solid choice among schools offering data science at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,414 | $64,414 |
| Fees | $1,152 | $1,152 |
Learn more about American University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of data science master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of data science master’s degree graduates at American University are Non-Resident Alien. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master’s in data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at American University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Data Science | 4 |