Data Science BS
Virtually every industry needs data scientists to transform big data into real-world decisions.
As you earn a Bachelor of Science in Data Science, you’ll take courses in computing, mathematics and statistics, plus liberal arts courses to satisfy general education requirements. There is room for elective courses and you could earn a minor in an area to which you may want to apply your data science skills.
Virtually every industry needs data scientists to transform big data into real-world decisions.
As you earn a Bachelor of Science in Data Science, you’ll take courses in computing, mathematics and statistics, plus liberal arts courses to satisfy general education requirements. There is room for elective courses and you could earn a minor in an area to which you may want to apply your data science skills.
Program Type
Major
Program Format
On Campus
Career Outlook
Data Science has become a specialized field and the job outlook is extremely favorable, owing to widespread use of statistical analysis to make informed business, healthcare, and policy decisions. Milwaukee businesses that regularly hire data scientists include Harley-Davidson, Molson Coors, Rockwell Automation, Johnson Controls, FIS, and Northwestern.
Milwaukee is also home to the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute.
Median salary: $103,930*
Projected growth from 2016-2026: 34%*
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The data science degree curriculum reflects the dual nature of this field: it is a highly technical one that demands critical thinking about the process and implications of analyzing and manipulating data. You’ll master statistical analysis and computer programming, while improving your critical thinking skills through courses in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and a mandatory course in the ethical implications of data science.
To enroll, students apply to the College of Letters & Science.