by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 149 degrees and certificates in Data Visualization. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 74% of graduates. College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Data Visualization Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Its 6 related occupations pay an average median salary of $96,584 a year.
Studying Data Visualization explores A Program That Prepares Individuals To Organize And Derive Meaning From Data By Using Visual Presentation Tools And Techniques. Includes Instruction In Cognitive Science, Computer Programming, Data Management, Data Visualization Theory, Graphic Design, Infographics, Perceptual Psychology, Statistics, And Visual Design. Examples: [Infographics And Data Visualization Design].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, data visualization is a widely-pursued major, with 149 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award data visualization degrees, an average of 37 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 97.
By level, the 149 awards include 39 bachelor’s degrees and 110 master’s degrees.
Women earned 58% of data visualization degrees and certificates in the latest year (87 of 149). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (75) and Asian (27), and international students earned 9.
College Factual ranks 3 schools in its 2027 Best Data Visualization Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks data visualization schools within 2 states. In all, 4 colleges offer data visualization programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Data Visualization Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common data visualization credential is the master’s degree: 110 of the 149 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to data visualization call most for Critical Thinking, Active Listening and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Inductive Reasoning.
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How long a data visualization degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 39 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 110 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to data visualization, at 74.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 74.6% |
| Master’s degree | 13.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 4.3% |
| Some college courses | 2.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Data Visualization, with an average median salary of $96,584; the strongest outlook belongs to Management Analysts, at 12.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, Program Analyst, Business Process Analyst and Business Analyst.
The occupation related to data visualization with the most projected jobs is Postsecondary Teachers, All Other, at 964,215.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 964,215 | -0.1% |
| Computer Programmers | 666,800 | 11.7% |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Management Analysts | 484,759 | 12.6% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
The highest-paying occupation related to data visualization is Business Intelligence Analysts, with a median salary of $143,840.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
Data Visualization has 4 similar majors in the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies field, which together award 17,423 degrees a year; the largest are Business Analytics (11,624), Financial Analytics (2,786) and Data Analytics, General (2,719). Browse all Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Analytics | 11,624 |
| Financial Analytics | 2,786 |
| Data Analytics, General | 2,719 |
| Data Analytics, Other | 294 |
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