Best colleges for Data Science in Washington
Ranked by graduates a year
Seattle University, Western Washington University and Central Washington University award the most Data Science degrees and certificates in Washington: 42, 36 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Washington colleges offer Data Science and award 82 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…
4 institutions offering Data Science in Washington
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle University Seattle Private not-for-profit | — | 42 | 76% | $31,900 | — |
| 2 | Western Washington University Bellingham Public | — | 36 | 65% | — | — |
| 3 | City University of Seattle Seattle Private not-for-profit Online | — | 3 | — | $35,049 | — |
| 4 | Central Washington University Ellensburg Public | — | 1 | 54% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Data Science degrees in Washington
Top 3 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.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle University Seattle Private not-for-profit | 42 | Not reported |
| 2 | Western Washington University Bellingham Public | 36 | Not reported |
| 3 | Central Washington University Ellensburg Public | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 1 Washington colleges offering Data Science
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| City University of Seattle (Online) | Seattle | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).
What Data Scientists earn in Washington
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Washington.
Which Washington colleges award the most Data Science degrees?+
Seattle University (42 graduates a year), Western Washington University (36 graduates a year) and Central Washington University (1 graduate a year) award the most Data Science degrees and certificates in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Washington colleges offer Data Science.
How much do Data Scientists earn in Washington?+
The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Washington is $158,040 (median $163,350), across about 9,600 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).
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