Minnesota · Data Science

Best Data Science institutions in Minnesota, 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
90
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,585
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Data Scientists
$118,110
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Data Science in Minnesota

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis Public
5485%
2Winona State University
Winona Public
1657%
3Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul Public
844%
4Walden University
Minneapolis Private for-profit
3
5Augsburg University
Minneapolis Private not-for-profit
352%$23,585
6Bethel University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
371%$25,225
7St Catherine University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
261%$21,042
8Saint Johns University
Collegeville Private not-for-profit
175%$19,900

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 Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
3,500
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$118,110
median $117,840
Best-paying metro
$119,860
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Related careers

Software Developers
$121,600 avg · 39,580 jobs
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$180,390 avg · 10,710 jobs
Data Scientists
$118,110 avg · 3,500 jobs
Statisticians
$90,810 avg · 1,010 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Minnesota.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Minnesota is $118,110 (median $117,840), across about 3,500 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).

Explore every U.S. college in one conversation

Clema turns plain-language questions into sourced answers across every U.S. institution — earnings, aid, acceptance, graduation, safety, and athletics from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and 10+ federal datasets, built in.

Free for teams up to 3 · No credit card