Master's in Data Science Programs in Kansas

Read on to learn more about data science programs in Kansas.

Studying Data Science in Kansas

Kansas City is home to the Johnson County Education Research Triangle. Focused on areas like animal health and food science, it’s anchored by the KU Edwards Campus, the KU Clinical Research Center, and K-State Olathe.

Data Science Research & Initiatives at Kansas Universities

Research activity is typically a strong point in a program’s favor—after all, you may be hoping to collaborate with lecturers who know their stuff. For example, KU is supporting its campus degrees with laser-focused efforts:

• At the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), researchers in the Data Science and Engineering cluster are working on multidisciplinary approaches to data gathering, management, and modeling.
• Informatics specialists at the KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum are collaborating with biologists to develop and support software for biological collections research.

K-State has some goings on in the area of technology as well:

• The Department of Computer Science (CS) lists artificial intelligence and data science among its research areas, including work with biological data.
• K-State is also home to research centers such as the National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) and the Bioinformatics Center.
• The Technology Development Institute provides services and project management to industry and university researchers to advance the commercial readiness of new products and technologies.

Finally, we should mention the large amount of healthcare activity at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and KU Cancer Center. We’re talking:

• Biostatistics and data science research in the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science.
• The KU Center for Health Informatics, located in Kansas City, Kansas.
• Data science support from KU Cancer Center’s Biostatistics and Informatics Shared Resource (BISR).

Bonus Round: If you’ve fallen in love with bio-work, be sure to check out the Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence. It’s an NIH-funded network that supports biomedical researchers in Kansas.

Online Data Science Programs in Kansas

If you’re concerned about making the leap into virtual education, have a quick peek at our advice on what to look for in an online data science program.

Online Graduate Certificates in Data Science

Health professionals may also want to check out KU’s online Health Informatics graduate certificate, offered through the School of Health Professions.

Online Master’s Degrees in Data Science

When it comes to online master’s degrees in Kansas, Emporia State University offers a fully online Master of Science in Informatics with a Quantitative Economics concentration.

KU also has a 100% online Master of Science in Applied Statistics, Analytics and Data Science, offered by the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science. The degree offers Analytics, Statistics, and Data Science emphases.

Data Science Bootcamps in Kansas

If you’re in Kansas and interested in learning more about data science or data analytics, consider registering for a bootcamp. Bootcamps are short-term, intensive educational programs meant to introduce students to new subjects quickly. Bootcamps in Kansas may be dedicated to data science, the study of how information can be derived from raw data; data analytics, how specific conclusions can be drawn from data; or both data science and data analytics. See our guides to learn more about data science bootcamps or data analytics bootcamps in Kansas.

Data Science Scholarships in Kansas

The reason you won’t find many listings in this section is because we chose to focus on university scholarships and assistantships that specifically apply to the school’s data program. However, advisors in the Graduate Studies Office will have more info on general scholarships and alternative financing options. Be sure to talk to them!

University of Kansas

• Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships: EECS administers the MS in Computer Science, and over 75% of its graduate students are supported by assistantships or fellowships (either within KU or with funding from external organizations).

Data Science Events in Kansas

Data Science Meetups & Communities in Kansas

Kansas City is the epicenter for data science events. For even more ideas on KC meetups, please see the same section in our profile of data science in Missouri.

1. Data Science Kansas City: This Kansas City group hosts data science events, including a paper club.
2. Kansas City AI Club: This community group holds monthly events on artificial intelligence.

Data Science Conferences & Workshops in Kansas

You’ll need to factor in travel costs if you want to attend big conferences like Machine Learning Week (which now includes Predictive Analytics World), IEEE Conferences, and SIGKDD—Kansas hasn’t quite reached “must-visit” status for data scientists. On the other hand, you’re not too far from events in Texas and Colorado, and even Oklahoma City has intriguing stuff going on.

Our profile of data science in Missouri lists a few more regional conferences.

Data Science Jobs in Kansas

Overland Park (and—by extension—the greater Kansas City metropolitan area) has a diverse mix of industries. T-Mobile, which absorbed Sprint, is a name you may hear, and its corporate careers page lists Overland Park roles. Leading employers also include Black & Veatch (Engineering), which recently won city approval for a new world headquarters in Overland Park.

On the flip side are data-focused companies and other tech employers. Along with data science firms like Nuvento, which specializes in data engineering and enterprise AI, you’ll see tech activity in areas such as:

• Healthcare and medicine (e.g. Netsmart and Spinal Simplicity)

Wichita is the home of Koch, Inc. and Cargill’s protein headquarters.

Data Scientist Salaries in Kansas

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, data scientists in Kansas had a median annual wage of $98,130 in May 2025. The 25th percentile wage was $75,970 and the 75th percentile wage was $131,390. For comparison, the national median annual wage for data scientists was $120,230, and the median in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area was $99,870.

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

Related Graduate STEM Degrees

Related Undergraduate STEM Degrees

• Online Bachelor’s in Data Science
• Online Bachelor’s in Computer Science
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