Virginia · Data Science

Best Data Science institutions in Virginia, 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
337
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,604
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
70%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Data Scientists
$132,230
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Data Science in Virginia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg Public
15886%
2University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville Public
12396%
3William & Mary
Williamsburg Public
4289%
4Old Dominion University
Norfolk Public
846%
5Marymount University
Arlington Private not-for-profit
354%$25,803
6Roanoke College
Salem Private not-for-profit
267%$24,604
7Bridgewater College
Bridgewater Private not-for-profit
153%$19,485

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 Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
6,200
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$132,230
median $126,070
Best-paying metro
$127,090
Richmond, VA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Virginia.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Virginia is $132,230 (median $126,070), across about 6,200 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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