Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics

In the bachelor of science in data science and analytics program, you will learn to translate data into information to support and improve decision making in any field you choose. Data scientists are utilized in almost every corporate, healthcare, government, and non-profit organization. 

• Data Science and Analytics is at the intersection of computer science, statistics, and math. Our courses cover the fundamentals of data science, programming, machine learning, data mining, data science ethics, and communication.

Degree Pathway

• Stay on path for graduation by using the degree pathway that maps out your courses by semester and by year.

Data Science and Analytics Degree Benefits at Kennesaw State

• In-Demand Career - According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for data scientists was about $100,000, and employment is projected to grow 36% from 2021 – 2031.
• Experienced Faculty - We have faculty who have worked in industry for years, and others who are active researchers, publishing papers in scholarly journals. Having the opportunity to learn from both can help you decide your career path.
• Real-World Data – The School of Data Science and Analytics has partnerships with multiple corporations, which enables us to use actual data in classes.
• Opportunity to Continue to Graduate School – Kennesaw State University offers both a Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Data Science and Analytics. Our Double Owl program would allow you to complete both your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in five years.

What can you do with a Data Science and Analytics degree?

• Statistician
• Data Scientist
• Actuarial Analyst
• Computer Scientist
• Infrastructure Architect
• Sports Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Business Intelligence Developer
• Applications Architect

Double Owl Pathway

• Double Owl Pathways allows undergraduate students to obtain their undergraduate and graduate degrees at significantly lower costs and in less time than pursuing each degree separately. KSU offers a variety of Pathways to choose from various disciplines, allowing students to graduate sooner and get a head start on their future careers.