Data Science Major/Minor

Unleash the power of data

Set the stage for a rewarding career and create knowledge that drives the future. Our data science program will empower you as a difference maker in fields ranging from business to science to public policy.

You can analyze trends on Instagram, track the spread of diseases in real time, monitor the economic impacts of policy decisions — the possibilities are endless. And the insights you generate will serve as catalysts for positive change.

Gain perspective.

View the world through multiple lenses and learn from professors who are experts in computer science, math, statistics, and the social and natural sciences.

Engage.

Master two computer programming languages and complete elective courses that advance your knowledge of statistical, mathematical, analytical and machine learning techniques.

Experience the Willamette Edge

Dig deeper.

Collaborate on cutting-edge research, analyze complex information and learn how to present your findings to decision makers clearly and concisely. Your words will inspire action.

Apply yourself.

Gain invaluable experience in an internship that connects your studies to real-world data and organizations, including local businesses, community partners and state agencies.

Make an impact.

Be fully prepared to excel in a field with an average salary of $113,309, and use your knowledge to benefit organizations and enhance our understanding of a rapidly changing world.

Four Years. Two Degrees.

Launch your career sooner and maximize your earning potential. Our BS/MS program provides a clear pathway to completing your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in data science in four years.

Connect with us

We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us directly to learn more about the opportunities that await you in the Data Science Department, and schedule a visit with the Ofce of Admission for details about applying to Willamette.

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https://willamette.edu/go/datascience

Contact

data-science-info@willamette.edu

Visit

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Apply

https://willamette.edu/go/apply

Willamette provided me with opportunities that I value so much to this day. It just catapulted me into what I want to do, and I feel the sky is truly the limit.

Paimon Jaberi Senior analyst for strategy and business intelligence, Seattle Seahawks