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Data Science programs in California

16 colleges in California offer Data Science, from bachelor's degree to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from San Jose State University, University of California-San Diego, and Naval Postgraduate School.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Data Science. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • San Jose State University

    San Jose, CA · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $13,760
    Graduation rate
    69%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $78,988
  • University of California-San Diego

    La Jolla, CA · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $12,470
    Graduation rate
    86%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $84,943
  • Naval Postgraduate School

    Monterey, CA · 4-year · Public

    Postbaccalaureate certificate
  • University of San Diego

    San Diego, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $30,365
    Graduation rate
    84%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $86,522
  • University of the Pacific

    Stockton, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $25,447
    Graduation rate
    69%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $78,445
  • University of California-Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara, CA · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $16,109
    Graduation rate
    83%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $74,915
  • Saint Mary's College of California

    Moraga, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $30,378
    Graduation rate
    70%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $78,812
  • Stanford University

    Stanford, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $13,807
    Graduation rate
    92%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $124,080
  • University of California-Davis

    Davis, CA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $14,741
    Graduation rate
    86%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $80,838
  • California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

    Arcata, CA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $13,171
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $47,626
  • Azusa Pacific University

    Azusa, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree
    Average net price
    $22,212
    Graduation rate
    62%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $66,677
  • Pacific Union College

    Angwin, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $41,008
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $70,484
  • Point Loma Nazarene University

    San Diego, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $38,729
    Graduation rate
    77%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $63,998
  • San Francisco Bay University

    Fremont, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Acceptance rate
    96%
    Undergrads
    126
  • Santa Monica College

    Santa Monica, CA · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $2,779
    Graduation rate
    36%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,193
  • Vanguard University of Southern California

    Costa Mesa, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,241
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,541

Program 30.7001, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).