Master's in Data Science Programs in Delaware

Studying Data Science in Delaware

For a sense of the local tech workforce, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that 14,490 people worked in computer and mathematical occupations in Delaware in May 2025.

The Delaware Technology Park supports companies through an incubator at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus. It also lists a Fintech Innovation Hub, which it describes as a center for financial technology that connects startups and industry leaders.

Data Science Research & Initiatives at Delaware Universities

Depending on your degree, you might work with academics in:

• The Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB) and the Delaware Biotechnology Institute (DBI). The CBCB collaborates with major regional companies and institutions and runs research projects in bioinformatics and computational biology. Meanwhile, DBI says its research spans areas of biotechnology from agriculture and biomanufacturing to energy, the environment and human health.
• The Lerner College of Business and Economics. Lerner has the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship and the Institute for Financial Services Analytics, which conducts research in areas such as machine learning, risk analytics and data science. It also runs the Geltzeiler Trading Center, where students use professional financial tools and real-time market data.
• The College of Engineering – Computer and Information Sciences and its many core research areas. In the AI labs, for example, you’ll find projects in human language technologies, computer vision, text mining and information retrieval.
• The Department of Applied Economics and Statistics has a research center of its own as well, the Center for Experimental and Applied Economics.

Online Data Science Programs in Delaware

Online study can be a flexible option if you’re working or can’t relocate. Program formats, credit requirements and any on-campus components vary by school, so confirm the details on each program’s official page before you apply. To compare options, see our tips on what to look for in an online data science program.

Data Science Bootcamps

Live in Delaware and hoping to enter the field of data science or data analytics? Consider attending a bootcamp! Bootcamps are intensive educational programs focused on introducing participants to new subjects. Bootcamps in Delaware may be dedicated to data science, which is the study of developing knowledge from information; data analytics, the more practice-minded approach of drawing conclusions from information; or a combination of data science and data analytics. Visit our guides if you’re interested in learning more about data science bootcamps or data analytics bootcamps in Delaware.

Data Science Scholarships in Delaware

For this section, we chose to focus on UD aid that could be applied to the data programs in our directory. But the bucks don’t stop here! The UD Graduate College has an entire section on funding opportunities, including info on general UD assistantships & scholarships.

University of Delaware

• MBA Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships: As of September 2026, the Lerner College says graduate scholarships are available for exceptionally qualified full-time applicants. These scholarships may be up to 25% of tuition and are awarded for up to two years. The college also lists paid teaching assistantships through its GradWorks program, which pays students hourly.
• Bioinformatics Industry Internships: The CBCB describes supervised, on-the-job internship opportunities for bioinformatics data science graduate students. It lists at least 25 partner organizations, including DuPont, for these internships.

Data Science Events in Delaware

Data Science Meetups & Communities in Delaware

We’ll tell you true – Philadelphia may have data science meetups. If you can’t bear the thought of crossing the state line, you can find a local group in the Wilmington area:

1. The Data Lab: This Wilmington group focuses on data and AI, including data science, machine learning, business intelligence and data analytics.

Data Science Conferences & Workshops in Delaware

Major data science conferences, such as SIGKDD and the more than 1,800 conferences that IEEE sponsors worldwide each year, are held in locations around the world. If you’re in the Wilmington area, you’re right next to events in Philadelphia and not far from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. One local option:

1. First State AI Summit: The University of Delaware’s First State AI Institute held this summit on June 3, 2026. It focused on how artificial intelligence is affecting Delaware’s economy and workforce.

Data Science Jobs in Delaware

• The Delaware Technology Park’s DTP@STAR community page has an Our Tenants section, where you can research companies based there. If one works in an area that interests you, it never hurts to contact the company directly to ask about opportunities.

We should also mention that many businesses incorporate in Delaware. The Delaware Division of Corporations cites the state’s “modern and flexible corporate laws” and its “highly-respected Judiciary and legal community.” Incorporating there doesn’t mean a company is physically based in Delaware: the division says physical presence in the state isn’t required, although a registered agent with a Delaware street address is.

Data Scientist Salaries in Delaware

According to BLS, Delaware had an estimated 770 data scientists in May 2025. Data scientists are classified under Standard Occupational Classification code 15-2051. BLS did not publish a Delaware wage estimate for the occupation, so these May 2025 median annual wages show related benchmarks instead:

• Computer and mathematical occupations in Delaware: $113,600
• Computer and mathematical occupations nationwide: $109,280
• Data scientists nationwide: $120,230

Interested in STEM Careers?

If you’re looking for information on career paths that involve STEM, see our guides below:

Data Science and Analytics Careers:

Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Information Careers:

• Computer Engineer
• Computer Scientist
• Information Security Analyst
• Computer and Information Research Scientist
• Computer Systems Analyst

Marketing and User Research Careers:

• Marketing Analyst
• Market Research Analyst
• Digital Marketer
• UX Designer

Compare Careers and STEM Fields:

• Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist
• Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering
• Cybersecurity vs. Computer Science
• Data Analytics vs. Business Analytics
• Data Science vs. Machine Learning

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