Data Science BS | Michigan Tech

Data Science Bachelor's Degree

Harness the ever-increasing demand for data science professionals and use discovery-based learning to set yourself up for success in one of the nation's fastest growing career fields. However you decide to part of the data evolution, pursuing a bachelor's degree in data science at Tech will give you the high-level technical skills need to mine data, synthesize information, and use it effectively to answer the complex questions used to drive strategy in organizations. Be a business intelligence analyst, or develop your own speciality as a data architect or scientist. Work in the industry of your choice on projects you care about.

Our program is perfect for students with a passion for computer science, mathematics, and data analysis who want to work with expert faculty who put your success first. One-on-one advising, research mentorships, conference and competition travel, and other discovery-based experiences help you stay exciting, stay on track, and meet your goals. You'll benefit both academically and professionally through the connections you make in our College of Computing—Michigan's first academic college focused solely on computing.

What Will I Study?

Build essential technical and critical thinking skills, apply theories, and use data visualization techniques to extract useful knowledge from data and help drive evidence-based decisions. At Tech, you'll work with real-world examples and datasets to learn about table operations, functions, control structures, sampling, visualization, testing and debugging, programming in Python, and more. Our BS in Data Science delivers a broad-based education in:

Data Science Fundamentals
Data Mining
Predictive Analytics
Communication
Ethics

See our data science degree requirements and flowcharts for more course information.

Choose Your Technical Focus Area

Designed to support your career goals and give you a competitive edge, you'll choose a focus in one of four specific areas of data science:

Software Engineering
Cybersecurity
Statistics
Business Technology

BS in Environmental Data Science

Are you interested in using statistics, modeling, and analysis to help fix real-world problems like climate change? The BS in Environmental Data Science is about exploring interrelationships regarding the natural environment, drivers of ecosystem processes, and the tools to understand the data that describe land, water, air, and biodiversity.

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A Respected Career that Pays Well

Our Bachelor of Science in Data Science graduates are qualified for employment in data science and related fields. They may work in business, industry, academia, government, research, or other economic sectors. They may also pursue graduate degrees in areas of study including data science, statistics, applied statistics, health informatics, and more.

Data science is a rapidly growing field and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts 36% growth in employment for data scientists from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average. The mean entry-level salary is $87,943 (Payscale) with a mean annual wage of $124,590 (BLS) and the top 10 percent making $194,410 (BLS).

See additional computing salary information.

Figures from payscale.com, accessed April 2025.
Figures from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), dated May 2024.

Career Opportunities

Michigan Tech graduates work in all kinds of great positions, including the following:

Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Data Engineer
Data Architect
Machine Learning Scientist
Machine Learning Engineer
Business Intelligence Developer
Data Storyteller
Database Administrator

Great Jobs and Great Employers

Michigan Tech graduates land jobs at leading institutions and Fortune 500 companies and like these:

Adobe Systems
AFLAC
AMD
Amazon.com
Apple
Battle Creek Public Schools
Capital One
Fannie Mae
Ford Motor
GE Aviation
Google
IBM Corporation
Intel
Lucent Technologies
Microsoft
Oracle
Pfizer Inc.
Texas Instruments
US Department of Defense

Enterprise, Only at Michigan Tech

Michigan Tech Enterprises are student-run business teams providing end-to-end original product development through real-world experiences in engineering design, team building, and project management. Enterprise teams work under the direction of a faculty advisor. Students from across campus participate in Enterprise program teams.

Students in the Husky Game Development Enterprise design and develop games for business, education, and fun. Earn credit, gain experience, and build your resume, all while creating quality software that will attract and satisfy industry sponsors. Who says you can’t work and play?
Humane Interface Design Enterprise (HIDE) students design, develop, and evaluate human-centered computer interfaces to make daily work more efficient and easier to manage.
IT Oxygen Enterprise students—from numerous majors—provide Information Technology help to both student organizations and businesses, working on real projects for real companies that foster skills in development, problem-solving, and business.

Tomorrow won’t wait. Neither will we.

Computing is for everyone, everywhere. Artificial intelligence, robotics, data science, and other forms of digital connectivity are ingrained in nearly every aspect of life. Cybersecurity has never been more important. These transformational technologies require intrepid problem solvers, bold leaders, and fearless visionaries. You can be one of them.

Founded in 2019, we’re one of the first colleges in the nation and one of the few institutions of its kind to focus solely on computing. Digital transformation has morphed every discipline into a computing discipline, reinventing industries like manufacturing, criminal justice, marketing, and health care. The College of Computing is making sure that employers have the computing talent they need to thrive—and that our students are equipped for fulfilling careers now and for tomorrows to come.

The world needs Computing[MTU]. The world needs you.

Supercharge your future.

Study, do research, and build a future-forward career at a flagship R1 public research university powered by STEM. Get the theoretical knowledge and practical experience you need to succeed in a high-tech world.

Our students work alongside faculty on meaningful research, like helping to detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier and making machine learning more user-friendly. They connect at the intersection of engineering and computing in our mechatronics playground. They teach middle school kids coding and cybersecurity basics, assist older generations with digital literacy essentials, and help each other persist through academic and life challenges through SAM, our unique peer mentoring program. Computing Huskies also partner with national entities like the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency as well as local businesses to analyze security and safeguard sensitive data. And, from robotics to Red Teaming, Huskies train, run, and win national competitions.

Whether competing in Esports, joining an Enterprise team, or working with a group of Huskies to build a robot in three days is your jam, you’ll find opportunities to connect with what clicks. And when it’s time to blow off steam, the Keweenaw Peninsula’s trails, forests, and Lake Superior beaches await, along with Michigan Tech’s Mont Ripley Ski Hill.

When it comes to preparing for life after graduation, our Career Fair offers more than a one-day event—it’s a series of workshops and meetups that leads to coops, internships, and full-time, well-paying positions. If you want to be ready for what tomorrow needs, your future starts now, in the Michigan Tech College of Computing.

Undergraduate Majors—Computer Science

Not sure which major is the right fit? Explore Michigan Tech majors and minors.
Or, start with our General Computing program and give yourself time to decide.