Kentucky · Data Science

Best colleges for Data Science in Kentucky

Ranked by graduates a year

Lindsey Wilson University, Bellarmine University and University of Kentucky award the most Data Science degrees and certificates in Kentucky: 26, 8 and 6 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Kentucky colleges offer Data Science and award 42 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 30.70
States offered
45
with a program page
Degrees / yr
42
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,407
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Data Scientists
$100,840
BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Data Science in Kentucky

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia Private not-for-profit
—2644%$14,471—
2Bellarmine University
Louisville Private not-for-profit
—864%$22,542—
3University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
—671%——
4Centre College
Danville Private not-for-profit
—281%$18,407—

Colleges awarding the most Data Science degrees in Kentucky

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia Private not-for-profit
26Not reported
2Bellarmine University
Louisville Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
3University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
6Not reported
4Centre College
Danville Private not-for-profit
2Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
1,540
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$100,840
median $91,760
Best-paying metro
$106,140
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Kentucky.

Which Kentucky colleges award the most Data Science degrees?+

Lindsey Wilson University (26 graduates a year), Bellarmine University (8 graduates a year) and University of Kentucky (6 graduates a year) award the most Data Science degrees and certificates in Kentucky, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Kentucky colleges offer Data Science.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Kentucky is $100,840 (median $91,760), across about 1,540 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Data Science program?+

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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