Tennessee · Data Science

Best Data Science institutions in Tennessee, 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
7
offering CIP 30.70
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
189
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,346
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Data Scientists
$114,830
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Data Science in Tennessee

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Memphis
Memphis Public
9851%
2Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro Public
6154%
3Meharry Medical College
Nashville Private not-for-profit
15
4Christian Brothers University
Memphis Private not-for-profit
955%$11,063
5South College
Knoxville Private for-profit
342%$20,346
6East Tennessee State University
Johnson City Public
253%
7The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville Public
174%

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 Tennessee

Jobs in Tennessee
2,550
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$114,830
median $104,700
Best-paying metro
$123,580
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Tennessee.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Tennessee?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Tennessee is $114,830 (median $104,700), across about 2,550 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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