Data Science Degree
The field of data science is evolving into one of the fastest-growing fields in the world.
The Data Science major prepares you to impact industries, government, health care, and academia. You'll be in high demand with your expertise to find meaningful data and drive positive business decisions.
- Program type:
- Major
- Format:
- On Campus or Online
- Est. time to complete:
- 4-5 years
- Credit hours:
- 120
Why earn a data science bachelor degree?
There is significant and growing demand for data scientists in enterprises of all shapes and sizes. The supply of professionals who can work effectively with data at scale is limited. This demand is reflected in rapidly rising salaries for data engineers, data scientists, statisticians, and data analysts.
With UND's undergraduate data science degree, you'll benefit from a program that:
- Marries computer science, data science and business analytics for well-rounded expertise.
- Offers a strong curriculum foundation of programming, as well as courses focused on databases, cloud computing, cybersecurity and high-performance computing.
- Provides opportunities to gain expertise with business analytics for the tools you need to interpret and transform data into actionable insights.
Customized B.S. Data Science Degree
Tailor your data science major to your individual interests. There are four specializations offered by the UND Computer Science Department:
- System and Programming Security
- Software Engineering
- Information Technology
- Game Development and Computer Animation
Learn at a Data Science Hub
Agriculture, UAS, energy, utility, construction and transportation sectors all use big data. It’s critical to enhance acquisition, storage, communication and security, as well as to convert the data to usable information. As a big data hub, UND has a laser-focused team working to solve industrial data challenges.
Data Science Degree Online or On-Campus
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Be part of a highly-skilled workforce that can support the expansion of data science-related industries.
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Participate in research projects, cooperative education and seminars, as well as working for outside organizations and corporations.
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Gain the technical skills to successfully work with large data sets. Also succeed in a variety of industries and professional settings with your the strong liberal arts foundation.
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Benefit from a program housed within the College of Engineering & Mines. We're one of the most well-respected engineering schools in the upper Midwest.
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Don’t overlook accreditation. This assures that a school meets an acceptable level of quality. UND programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access to personalized Degree Map software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.