Bay Path University Ranked as a Top School for Online Degrees in Data Science

Bay Path University has been ranked as one of the top online master’s degree programs in data science by Fortune Magazine.  

Fortune, which covers global business topics, ranked Bay Path fourth in the nation for its online master’s program in data science. Rankings were determined by a program’s selectivity score, which measures the undergraduate GPAs and years of work experience of its students, along with the program’s acceptance rate. In addition, Fortune evaluated the total enrollment size of the program and the number of applicants for the most recent year.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized on this list, which includes some of the most well-known universities in America,” says Xiaoxia Liu, the director of Bay Path’s Applied Data Science Program. “Today's workforce is filled with opportunities for highly trained data scientists. As an institution with a long tradition of preparing students for growth-oriented careers, Bay Path’s applied data science degree is providing a very specific, in-demand skill set that positions learners to excel in a lucrative and exciting industry.”

Through 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects data science-related jobs will grow by 28% per year and estimates the average annual wage for data scientists at $103,930.