Data science

Data scientists extract meaningful insights from large volumes of data. This includes numbers, text, images, video, and audio. They know how to identify patterns and trends, and make predictions. All of which can help companies make better decisions and products or shape customer service and customer behavior.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of data science is projected to increase with 10,300 new jobs by 2029. 

Major highlights

Interdisciplinary: Our program brings together coursework and faculty from 15 academic departments, including Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, and Industrial and Systems Engineering into a comprehensive curriculum.

Flexible program, with electives: You can study other topics that interest you, get a minor, work on interdisciplinary projects, or take additional related courses to dive deeper into a particular area.

Double major option: Data science and computer science

Student groups

There are many you can join as a data science major at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering, including the Internet of Things (IoT) Collaborative and UMN BLockchain. See cse.umn.edu/studentgroups.

Career examples

• Business intelligence analyst
• Data mining analyst
• Data scientist
• Data warehouse architect
• Database administrator
• Machine learning engineer
   

For more info on career prospects, visit: What can I do with a major in data science?