Massachusetts · Data Science

Best Data Science institutions in Massachusetts, ranked by earnings

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
8
offering CIP 30.70
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
259
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,570
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
87%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Data Scientists
$139,670
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Data Science in Massachusetts

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Private not-for-profit
10090%$32,926
2University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Amherst Public
6983%
3Tufts University
Medford Private not-for-profit
3994%$23,570
4Smith College
Northampton Private not-for-profit
2189%$17,183
5Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley Private not-for-profit
1584%$26,083
6Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston Private not-for-profit
668%$32,713
7Boston University
Boston Private not-for-profit
589%$21,956
8Harvard University
Cambridge Private not-for-profit
498%$15,013

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 Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
9,990
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$139,670
median $132,250
Best-paying metro
$138,180
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Massachusetts.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Massachusetts is $139,670 (median $132,250), across about 9,990 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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