Program(s) Available: B.S.
Are you interested in honing your technical, workplace, math and programming skills? Our data science major teaches students how to responsibly interpret, and present big data that support corporate leaders in making effective decisions.
The first of its kind in Missouri and the region, Northwest’s data science major is an interdisciplinary program with four areas of emphasis: computer science, business, molecular biology and geographic information systems. This major provides students with a balanced curriculum incorporating computer science, statistics, business, and social sciences.
Data scientists are in high demand! The employment of data scientists is projected to grow 35 percent from 2022 to 2032. About 17,700 openings for data scientists are projected to become available annually in the coming decade! This growth rate is well above average.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
660.562.1230
juliebm@nwmissouri.edu
“I feel like I’ve been prepared for my career since day one. Northwest uses hands-on learning techniques and teaching methods, which are very beneficial for my major.” — Sneha Ojha
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