Data Science and Analytics
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face • 120 Credits
Data science is the field that involves extracting insights and knowledge from data using scientific methods, algorithms, and systems. Data scientists analyze, interpret, and visualize data to solve complex problems, make informed decisions, and drive innovation across various industries.
Overview
The data science and analytics program at Grand Valley State University offers an interdisciplinary education that combines theory with practice. Students learn to use state-of-the-art programming techniques and tools to develop analyses and statistical models, identify trends and patterns, solve problems, communicate results, and recommend optimal solutions. The program ensures that students acquire critical knowledge, skills, and abilities in data science and analytics.
You will study a diverse range of topics, including programming, statistical computing, data mining, multivariate data analysis, information visualization, data engineering, and applied machine learning. The curriculum also includes a capstone project that allows you to apply your learning to tangible challenges, preparing you to excel in the field.
Grand Valley State University provides an excellent environment for data science students, with dedicated computer labs, state-of-the-art equipment, and extensive internship opportunities. The program's combination of classroom learning with real-world experience, along with the guidance of highly-credentialed and well-connected faculty, gives you a competitive edge in the job market.
College of Computing
gvsu.edu/computing
C-2-100 Mackinac Hall
(616) 331-2060
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 59,112.68 | 10% |
| $ 77,669.94 | 25% |
| $ 98,818.91 | 50% |
| $124,506.02 | 75% |
| $147,608.24 | 90% |
94%
Graduates Employed
"One of the Top Public Universities in America"
- Niche.com
#1
University in Michigan by Employers
Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
Student Organizations
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Career Advising
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