by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 13 U.S. colleges awarded 91 degrees and certificates in Data Science, Other. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 77% of graduates. Its 12 related occupations pay an average median salary of $118,358 a year.
A degree in Data Science, Other involves the study of Any Instructional Program In Data Science Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., data science, other draws strong interest, with 91 degrees awarded annually. 13 colleges award data science, other degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 18.
By level, the 91 awards include 21 bachelor’s degrees and 70 master’s degrees.
Women earned 48% of data science, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (44 of 91). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (41) and Black or African American (16), and international students earned 19.
The most common data science, other credential is the master’s degree: 70 of the 91 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to data science, other call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, 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 Oral Expression.
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How long a data science, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 21 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 70 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to data science, other, at 58.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 58.4% |
| Master’s degree | 21.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 4.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.1% |
| Some college courses | 2.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.6% |
| First professional degree | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
12 occupations are related to Data Science, Other, with an average median salary of $118,358; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, Data Modeler, Data Engineer and Liberal Arts Teacher.
The occupation related to data science, other 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% |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Database Architects | 335,771 | 4.3% |
| Statisticians | 307,132 | 6.6% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
The highest-paying occupation related to data science, other is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
Data Science, Other has 1 similar major in the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies field; the largest is Data Science, General (11,681). Browse all Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science, General | 11,681 |
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