Michigan · Data Science

Best colleges for Data Science in Michigan

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Michigan Technological University and Grand Valley State University award the most Data Science degrees and certificates in Michigan: 253, 88 and 38 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 Michigan colleges offer Data Science and award 401 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
11
offering CIP 30.70
States offered
45
with a program page
Degrees / yr
401
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$17,800
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Data Scientists
$105,890
BLS OEWS May 2025

11 institutions offering Data Science in Michigan

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
1University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Public
—25393%——
2Michigan Technological University
Houghton Public
—8868%——
3Grand Valley State University
Allendale Public
—3867%——
4Calvin University
Grand Rapids Private not-for-profit
—674%$22,391—
5Northern Michigan University
Marquette Public
—652%——
6Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti Public
—546%——
7Albion College
Albion Private not-for-profit
—162%$16,537—
8Andrews University
Berrien Springs Private not-for-profit
—172%$17,800—
9University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit Private not-for-profit
—167%$16,109—
10Lawrence Technological University
Southfield Private not-for-profit
—161%$32,679—
11University of Michigan-Flint
Flint Public
—140%——

Colleges awarding the most Data Science degrees in Michigan

Top 10 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)
1University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Public
253Not reported
2Michigan Technological University
Houghton Public
88Not reported
3Grand Valley State University
Allendale Public
38Not reported
4Calvin University
Grand Rapids Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
5Northern Michigan University
Marquette Public
6Not reported
6Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti Public
5Not reported
7Albion College
Albion Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
8Andrews University
Berrien Springs Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
9University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
10Lawrence Technological University
Southfield Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Michigan colleges offering Data Science
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
University of Michigan-FlintFlintPublic1

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 Michigan

Jobs in Michigan
7,360
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$105,890
median $100,590
Best-paying metro
$111,040
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Michigan.

Which Michigan colleges award the most Data Science degrees?+

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (253 graduates a year), Michigan Technological University (88 graduates a year) and Grand Valley State University (38 graduates a year) award the most Data Science degrees and certificates in Michigan, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 Michigan colleges offer Data Science.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Michigan?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Michigan is $105,890 (median $100,590), across about 7,360 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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