About this field of study · CIP 30.7001
A program that focuses on the analysis of large scale data sources from the interdisciplinary perspectives of applied statistics, computer science, data storage, data representation, data modeling, mathematics, and statistics. Includes instruction in computer algorithms, computer programming, data management, data mining, information policy, information retrieval, mathematical modeling, quantitative analysis, statistics, trend spotting, and visual analytics.
- Institution tuition
- $67,448 in-state / $67,448 out-of-state annual rate at this institution, not program-specific
- Field
- Data Science
- Median debt
- $12,151
- Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Degrees awarded
- 42 (reporting year)
- Institution website
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Common careers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Considerable preparation needed
Water Resource Specialists
Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
Extensive preparation needed
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Extensive preparation needed
Data Warehousing Specialists
Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.
Considerable preparation needed
Software Developers
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Considerable preparation needed
Biostatisticians
Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.
Extensive preparation needed
Clinical Data Managers
Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
Considerable preparation needed
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Occupations linked to this field of study by the NCES CIP-SOC crosswalk; descriptions from O*NET.