How many colleges in California offer Data Science programs?

CampusPin currently lists 330 U.S. colleges and universities in California that offer Data Science programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Data Science program in California?

Among the 50 Data Science programs listed in California, published in-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $57,946 (median around $15,977). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Data Science degree lead to?

A Data Science degree commonly leads to roles such as Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Analyst, Quantitative Analyst. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $80,000–$130,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 data scientists median $112,590).

Can I apply to a Data Science program in California with the Common App?

Many Data Science programs in California accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Data Science colleges in California

CampusPin lists 330 U.S. colleges in California that offer Data Science programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Data Science combines statistics, programming, and domain expertise to turn raw data into decisions, drawing on machine learning, visualization, and data engineering.

Schools in California that offer Data Science

Data Science programs in California: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 330 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

330

Public / private

17 / 33

Universities / 2-year

36 / 14

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$1,104–$57,946

Median in-state tuition

$15,977

Lowest published in-state tuition

Barstow Community College

$1,104

Most selective

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

30% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Ashford University

31,389 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Data Science program

Statistics, probability, and statistical modeling
Linear algebra and calculus for ML foundations
Programming in Python and R
Machine learning (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning intro)
Data engineering and SQL
Data visualization (matplotlib, ggplot2, Tableau)
Experimental design and A/B testing
Ethics, bias, and reproducibility in data work

Where a Data Science degree can lead

Data Scientist
Machine Learning Engineer
Data Analyst
Quantitative Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Research Scientist

Typical pay: $80,000–$130,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 data scientists median $112,590)

A Data Science major sits at the intersection of statistics, computer science, and the domain in which data is applied. Coursework typically includes calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, programming (mostly Python and R), database design, machine learning, and data visualization. Most programs require a capstone project on a real-world dataset.

Employment is broad: every industry that collects data, finance, healthcare, tech, retail, government, sports, hires data scientists. Many graduates pair the major with a domain minor (Economics, Biology, Public Health) to specialize.

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