šŸ“Š Data Science

BS in Data Science

University of Alabama

Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Format
On-Campus
Cost/Year
$58,440
Job Growth
0.35%

This interdisciplinary program provides a comprehensive study of the mathematical theory and algorithms used to analyze large datasets.

What You'll Learn

• Apply statistical methods and algorithms to analyze complex datasets. • Design and implement data visualization techniques for stakeholder communication. • Build machine learning models for predictive analytics and pattern recognition. • Manage large-scale data using databases, programming, and data engineering tools.

Typical Courses

1. Data Structures and Algorithms 2. Data Mining and Exploration 3. Data Visualization 4. Machine Learning 5. Statistical Analysis for Data Science 6. Database Systems and SQL

Career Paths

1. Data Analyst 2. Data Scientist 3. Business Intelligence Analyst 4. Machine Learning Engineer

Data Scientist: $100,000 Data Analyst: $75,000

Program Details

ScheduleFull-Time
Duration4 years
Specialization 1Machine Learning
Specialization 2Data Science & Analytics
Top RoleData Scientist
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Admission:High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred; SAT/ACT scores optional but recommended for competitive admission. Strong background in mathematics, including calculus and statistics, is highly recommended.