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Earn a Data Science Bachelor’s Degree OnlineEarn a Data Science Bachelor’s Degree OnlineEarn a Data Science Bachelor’s Degree Online
The digital world runs on data.
So can your career.
We live in a digital world — one in which examples of data science and analysis can be found everywhere. Consider your product recommendations from Amazon. Think about how various industries and companies like Boeing, Walmart and Disney use data to drive critical business decisions. Or how insurance companies depend on this analysis to forecast risk or banks to evaluate loan applications. Now, imagine your career potential if you had the skills to help them do it.
Earn your bachelor’s in data science online from Maryville University and build the skills to explore, analyze, monitor, manage and visualize large data sets using the latest technology. Our innovative program also features a business minor, which can help prepare you for top data jobs in nearly any field.
Access courses 100% online
Pursue a recommended business minor
Seek to qualify for financial aid and transfer eligible credits
Start in spring, summer or fall
Stand out with a concentration in actuarial science
Why earn an online bachelor’s in data science?
The modern world runs on mountains of data — from smartphones to smart homes. People, businesses and devices have become data factories that generate an incredible amount of information each day. How do we make sense of it all? Companies, institutions and government agencies turn to data experts — individuals with the skills to interpret and translate large quantities of data into actionable insights.
That’s why Maryville created an online bachelor’s in data science program to help you become a data expert with the job-ready skills to plug into any industry. You’ll work through courses in Python, SQL, R, predictive modeling and machine learning. Learn how data can be used to provide fresh business insights rooted in statistical theory and technical know-how.
This is your chance to graduate with the knowledge and experience to analyze data trends and drive real-world solutions.
Flexible, affordable and highly personalized.
Benefit from streamlined admissions.
Apply with no entrance exams or fees, and choose from three start dates.
Personalize your education.
Consider a recommended business minor or a concentration in actuarial science.
Gain real-world experience.
Complete practical projects throughout your coursework.
Learn from leaders in data science.
Engage with dedicated faculty who help you connect the curriculum to your career vision.
Get the support you need.
Apply to be considered for financial aid and get transfer credits for eligible courses.
What can you do with an online data science degree?
The world is creating, sharing, collecting and storing more data than ever before. That means individuals like you — aspiring data analysts with the skills to uncover insights and deliver solutions — will be critical for every organization.
At Maryville, your online data science bachelor degree helps you develop the broad-based knowledge to succeed in a variety of settings, including:
- Large corporations
- Small businesses
- Government agencies
- Manufacturing firms
- Financial companies
- Insurance agencies
- Technology firms
- Nonprofit organizations
- Marketing firms
Graduates with a degree in data science can qualify for a variety of occupations including:
- Data analyst
- Management analyst
- Financial analyst
- Business analyst
- Pricing analyst
- Computer systems analyst
- Actuary
- Data scientist
- Operations research analyst
What’s the market outlook for graduates with an online bachelor’s degree in data science?
Data experts are highly valued.
The modern business world runs on data, yet demand for qualified data science professionals continues to outstrip the supply. That’s why the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects higher than average growth in data scientist jobs (35%) with an estimated 17,700 new openings for data scientists each year, from 2022 to 2032.1
Data scientists are in demand.
Modern businesses rely heavily on data scientists to increase efficiency, reduce costs, evaluate investments and more. Your bachelor’s in data science can help prepare you for roles with competitive salaries like data scientist (median: $108,020),2 actuary ($120,00), market research analyst ($74,680) or financial analyst ($99,890).3
Take your bachelor’s in data science further with a professional certificate in big data or machine learning.
Have you already completed your Bachelor of Science in Data Science? Maryville offers online post-bachelor’s certificates in big data and machine learning that can help you jumpstart your data science career.
These professional certificate programs offer a streamlined, laser-focused path toward a higher understanding of big data or machine learning — two fields poised to help define the future of data science. You can complete your first certificate in just five courses (15 credit hours). Then, if you choose to pursue a full graduate degree, you can apply all your coursework toward a master’s in data science.
Why choose Maryville University’s online bachelor’s in data science?
As one of Maryville’s online data science students, you’ll learn by doing. You’ll build skills in Python, SQL, R, machine learning and predictive modeling.
Choose our online bachelor’s in data science and you’ll also have the opportunity to:
- Select electives that support your unique goals.
- Complete an optional business minor that can put you on the path to leadership.
- Prepare for a specialized career path with a concentration in actuarial science.
- Build your foundational knowledge as a data analyst through project-based learning.
- Gain practical knowledge through an optional field experience.
- Benefit from a dedicated student support advisor from application through graduation.
Additionally, you’ll access the data science program through our innovative, easy-to-use online learning platform, with technical support available 24/7. As you build your foundational skills in data analysis, you can easily collaborate with faculty who can help you apply your learning to your career goals.
Maryville University has been empowering brave students like you since 1872. We’re proud of our reputation for quality academics and affordability because it demonstrates our devotion to meeting the highest possible standards in data science education.
Connect to industry-leading experts in data science.
Meet Guangwei Fan.
Director of Maryville’s data science, mathematics and actuarial science programs
Guangwei Fan is an industry-leading scholar, published author and passionate educator. With nearly 30 years of experience as an academic leader, Professor Fan has helped many of Maryville’s graduates find work in their desired fields. And now he can help you do the same.
In his research, Professor Fan has investigated ways to expand how data scientists communicate with teams. In structuring our business minor, he’s helped create a professional pathway for Maryville data science students to become better equipped to lead.
With so many opportunities for graduates in the job market, it’s Professor Fan’s goal to prepare you to thrive in data science at a time when the field is rapidly growing and changing. That starts by connecting you to Maryville’s extensive network of resources, including:
- Actively employed alumni
- Data science faculty mentors
- Data Science Club
- Data Science Career Fair
- Industry partners (examples include MetLife, Edward Jones and Wells Fargo)
Online bachelor’s in data science curriculum.
At Maryville, we believe that hands-on experience helps you see the practical application of your work. That’s why our data science program blends statistical theory with data technology skills through integrative projects you can complete in every course.
The data science program requires 128 total credit hours. Forty-six of those credit hours are specific and required for the major. The program is comprised of the following:
- General education courses
- Required data science major courses
- General elective courses (options for data science electives)
- Option to minor in business
- Option to complete a concentration in actuarial science
Personalize your data science degree with a recommended business minor.
Our data science curriculum prepares you to stand out with the skills today’s employers value. But there’s an additional opportunity for you to add a minor in business to your degree. When you look at data science through a business lens, you can apply your knowledge in a way that could change how entire organizations are managed.
Excel beyond your online data science bachelor’s degree.
Your bachelor’s in data science can lead to many opportunities in your career, whether you wish to focus more on leadership, technology or a blend of both. At Maryville, your degree can qualify you for early access to campus master’s degree programs in data science and actuarial science, so you can get a head start on your next round of studies.
There are still more opportunities for online data science students interested in pursuing a future in business data analytics, software development, or business administration. When you’re ready to go further, consider some of Maryville’s other online graduate programs:
Master’s in data science: Learn from high-level courses in machine learning, data mining, big data and deep learning.
Master’s in business data analytics: Study advanced courses in data visualization, database principles and predictive modeling.
Master’s in business administration: Choose from nine concentrations, including project management, financial services and information technology.
Master’s in software development: Upskill with a unique blend of coding and management courses. No business experience required.
Take your education further with Early Access.
Maryville University’s Early Access program allows you to get a head start on earning your graduate degree while you complete your undergraduate degree. With Early Access, you can earn up to 12 credits that apply toward both your undergraduate degree and a future graduate degree.
In many cases, this allows you to complete as much as one-third of your graduate degree program before even completing your undergraduate program — saving both time and money.
If you’re a qualified undergraduate student and you have not yet completed your elective requirements, we invite you to explore Early Access as an option. To qualify, you must have earned at least 75 credits toward your undergraduate degree (with at least 20 credits completed at Maryville) and have at least a 3.25 GPA. You can learn more at our Early Access page or contact an advisor if you have any questions.
Learn more about the online bachelor’s in data science at Maryville University.
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- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Data Scientists. (2024) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved May 15, 2024. ↩︎
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Data Scientists. (2024) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved May 15, 2024. ↩︎
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Data Scientists – Similar Occupations. (2024) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved May 15, 2024 ↩︎