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Undergraduate Degree Details

Students will have the opportunity to choose from two degrees in Data Science. The Bachelor of Science in Data Science, housed in the School of Data Science and Society, will have 60-62 credit hours to complete. The  Bachelor of Arts in Data Science, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences will require 39 credit hours.

Please see the following chart that details the similarities and differences between the two degrees.


B.S. In Data Science: Advanced computational, statistical, and mathematical principles of data science Preparation to develop algorithms for analytics, machine learning, and AI Pursue an advanced degree in a data science related field or join the workforce Requires 60-62 credit hours B.A. in Data Science: Basic applied data science training Well suited for a double major or minor Prepare to be an analyst working with large datasets to uncover insights, make predictions, and understand needs Requires 39 credit hours Both degrees offer: Discipline-specific concentration Discipline specific concentrations are currently under development.