Data Science
Bailey College of Science and Mathematics | College of Engineering
Data science combines computing, mathematics and statistics to help you analyze complex data, uncover meaningful patterns and turn those insights into solutions.
San Luis Obispo, California
Coursework integrates disciplines across two colleges and includes:
- Computer science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Programming
- Data management
- Visualization
- Statistical modeling
- Machine learning
- Data mining
- Artificial intelligence
You'll work in computing spaces across statistics. computer science and software engineering, including facilities that support programming-intensive coursework and the data science capstone.
Choose from three concentrations that let you shape the degree around your interests and career goals.
Mathematical Foundations
Build theoretical and computational depth in data science through coursework in advanced linear algebra, differential equations, optimization and other mathematical methods.
Statistical Modeling
Apply statistical methods to varied data and build models for challenging problems.
Machine Learning Engineering
Focus on the computing and engineering side of data science through algorithms, data visualization, databases and advanced machine learning.
About the Program
Learn to turn complex data into meaningful outcomes in a rapidly growing field.
With a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics and computer science, you will build expertise in programming, data management, visualization, machine learning and predictive modeling. You will gain experience working with varied data and addressing interdisciplinary problems. You will also strengthen your collaboration, communication and decision-making skills, preparing you to translate data into insights that can be applied across a wide range of industries.
The data science program prepares you to work across the data science process, from programming and statistical analysis to visualization and machine learning. You’ll also learn to communicate findings and consider the ethical implications of how data is used.
Students will have opportunities to work with external companies and clients while building the problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills needed for data-driven careers.
Learn by Doing
Project-based coursework and collaborative problem-solving are the cornerstone of this program. The curriculum culminates in a team-based capstone where you’ll tackle an open-ended data science challenge and bring together knowledge and skills from across the program.
Our Graduates
Data science opens doors to in-demand careers in one of the nation’s fastest-growing fields.
Graduates will be prepared to pursue careers across technology, healthcare, finance, business, government, research and engineering.