Washington · Data Science

Best institutions to study Data Science in Washington

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
4
offering CIP 30.70
States offered
45
with a program page
Degrees / yr
82
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$35,049
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Data Scientists
$158,040
BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Data Science in Washington

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Seattle University
Seattle Private not-for-profit
4276%$31,900
2Western Washington University
Bellingham Public
3665%
3City University of Seattle
Seattle Private not-for-profit
3$35,049
4Central Washington University
Ellensburg Public
154%

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
9,600
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$158,040
median $163,350
Best-paying metro
$160,460
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Washington.

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).

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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