Computer Science with an Emphasis in Data Science (BS)

Gain Hands-On Experience Through Internships

Take advantage of our strong partnerships with various organizations and companies in the tech industry through internship opportunities. These internships allow you to gain hands-on experience in real-world settings that can lead to full-time positions. Our Computer Science degree graduates have successfully secured positions at renowned companies, including Boeing, Monsanto, Maritz, TD Ameritrade, Edward Jones and Anheuser-Busch.

Learn From Expert Faculty

Receive personalized instruction from faculty with a wealth of teaching experience and industry knowledge in computer science, data analytics and machine learning. These dedicated experts employ interactive lectures, engaging discussions and hands-on projects to enhance your learning journey. Our accessible Computer Science degree faculty members also foster a collaborative classroom environment that promotes engagement and mentorship. Faculty-guided undergraduate research offers additional opportunities to develop your critical thinking, problem-solving and communications skills.

Our Computer Science with an Emphasis in Data Science major equips you with the sought-after skills and knowledge needed to thrive in whatever path you choose. In addition to providing the foundation needed to advance your education in graduate school, our Computer Science with an Emphasis in Data Science degree will position you for success in a wide range of career opportunities. In fact, a remarkable 95.5% of our students secure full-time employment upon graduation. Just a few of the many career opportunities you can explore with our BS in Computer Science with an Emphasis in Data Science include:

• Data Science Developer
• Computer and Systems Information Manager
• Software Developer/Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Web Developer
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• IT Project Manager

Salaries for Graduates With a Bachelor's in Computer Science with an Emphasis in Data Analytics

Careers in computer science, data science and data analytics are booming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected percent change in employment for Data Analytics Specialist and Data Scientist from 2022 to 2032 is 35%, which is much faster than average. The career path for data science and analysts includes degree programs in such areas of computer science and upgraded skills through data science courses. The professional in the field of data science applies interdisciplinary approach, involving scientific methods, processes, algorithms and system, to help business make better decisions. The demand is growing for business to extract insights from structured and unstructured data about specific topics and then interprets, analyzes and presents their findings to serve business needs.

Careers in computer science also offer competitive earning potential. As of May 2021, employees working in computer and IT careers earned a median annual wage of $97,430, according to the BLS. Examples of a median salary include Data Scientists at $100,910 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median annual wage for Management Analysts is now about $93,000, with Operations Research Analysts' salaries at around $82,360.