Data Science

Overview

The data science major at Saint Joseph's University prepares students with the theory and skills necessary to analyze and derive insights from large data sets. Students in this program learn techniques from mathematics (particularly statistics) and computer science.

What Is a Data Science Major?

The data science program at Saint Joseph’s University is an interdisciplinary field that utilizes statistics, math, and computer science to extract insights from data. It includes topics such as machine learning, cluster analysis, data mining and data visualization. There is a heavy focus on organizing and analyzing large amounts of data.

What Can I Do With a Data Science major?

Graduates are prepared for a variety of professions in data science or master’s degree programs in data science. Data science skills are increasingly in demand in a large variety of industries, so this major is a very marketable career choice. The skills you will obtain with a data science major are ubiquitous throughout a large variety of industries, including:

Technology
Finance
Pharmaceuticals
Government
Engineering

How Will Saint Joseph's University Prepare Me for a Career in Data Science?

By the time you graduate from Saint Joseph's program, you will be able to analyze data sets using a variety of software and analytical approaches and communicate the results of technical data analysis in a manner that is understandable to non-specialists. Whether you go on to join the workforce after graduation or enroll in a master's degree program, you will be able to adapt to complex technological and analytical environments in the workplace. Additionally, Saint Joseph's University's Philadelphia campus provides multiple opportunities for undergraduates to pursue local data science internships and other career-enhancing experiences.

The skills and knowledge you will obtain with a data science major from Saint Joseph's University are increasingly in demand from employers and are a growing field.

Data scientist roles have grown over 650% since 2012, but currently, 35,000 people in the US have data science skills, while hundreds of companies are hiring for those roles.
In January 2020, there were 41K full-time machine learning job postings on LinkedIn. Of those listings, 9K were entry-level positions.

Continue Your Education in Data Science

Saint Joseph's offers a variety of graduate degree options to help undergraduates further develop their skills and advance their careers, including:

Course Catalog Information

Computer Science

A computer science degree from Saint Joseph’s University will help you become part of an exciting and fast-paced industry, opening the door to a wide range of technical fields and opportunities.

Business Intelligence and Analytics

The business intelligence and analytics major at Saint Joseph's University helps students develop a deep understanding of data. In the program, students learn to use the information to guide organizations in making strategic business decisions.

Actuarial Science

The Actuarial Science program at Saint Joseph's University provides an analytical foundation in understanding how to assess, manage and analyze business risk. This interdisciplinary program will prepare you for the series of professional actuarial exams and prepare you for your career.