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Data Science, B.S.
Program Overview Program Highlights Featured Courses Career Opportunities Value of a Marshall Degree

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Data Science at Marshall University prepares students for success in the rapidly growing field of data science through a rigorous and interdisciplinary curriculum. This program builds a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, equipping students with the analytical and technical skills needed to extract meaningful insights from complex data. Students gain hands-on experience with contemporary tools and methodologies, including data visualization, machine learning, and big data analytics, while also completing a comprehensive core curriculum that fosters critical thinking and effective communication.

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Program Highlights

Hands-On Skills

Through courses in computer science and statistics, students gain technical skills directly relevant to data science work.

Interdisciplinary Foundation

The program blends mathematics, statistics and computer science, so students build a strong theoretical and practical base for data-driven problem solving.

Rigorous Statistics Training

Students take core classes in nonparametric statistics, statistical data mining, statistical methods and applications, and more. This grounds students in analytical techniques used in real world data analysis.

Featured Courses

STA 435 - Statistical Data Mining
Introduction to statistical learning techniques for analyzing high dimensional data. Topics include data mining strategy, explanatory analysis, predictive modeling techniques and model assessment.
CS 410 - Database Engineering
Study of data models, data description languages, query languages including relational algebra and SQL, logical and physical database design, transactions, backup and recovery. Design and implementation of a database application.
DS 450 - Machine Learning
This course provides an overview of basic concepts and techniques related to machine learning. Topics include supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, kernel smoothing methods, principal component analysis, clustering, high dimensional data problems, random forests, neural networks, and support vector machines.
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Career Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor & Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for data scientists in May 2024 was $112,590. The BLS also projects the employment of data scientists to grow 34% from 2024 to 2034, must faster than the average for all occupations.

  • Data scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Data engineer
  • Product analyst
  • Marketing analytics manager
Extraordinary Value, Exceptional Returns

The Value of a Marshall Education

At Marshall University, students pay less on average each year than the state average and our graduates earn more, faster.
Average Annual Cost
$8,327
at Marshall University
Marshall
$8,327
Other WV Public
$10,899
Metro Area
$11,793
National Public
$12,803
Earnings Ratio
1.32
return on your investment
Marshall
1.32
Other WV Public
1.23
Metro Area
1.22
National Public
0.95

What is Earnings Ratio? For every $1 you spend on your Marshall degree, $1.32 comes back to you in future earnings.