Here is an overview of the graduate program in data science at Columbia University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University among the top schools in the country for data science, coming in at #13 out of 100 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 13 of 100 |
| Best Schools in New York | 1 of 7 |
| Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 21 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in data science at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 5 |
| Master’s | 203 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 203 master’s degrees in data science.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for data science at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of data science master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of data science master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 153 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Columbia University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Data Science | 5 |