Why Major in Data Science?
Data science is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, computer science, and domain knowledge to extract insights from data and support decision-making. Our undergraduate programs prepare students to work with real-world data through curriculum in programming, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization. With applications across industries—from healthcare and business to sports and public policy—data science offers a wide range of career opportunities. Our programs pair well with other fields of study and provide a strong foundation for both employment and graduate study in this rapidly growing field.
Why Choose Eastern?
- Academic Community: Our department is a community of students who develop close and supportive relationships with one another. Faculty come alongside students as mentors to help them reach their full potential. Class sizes are small and individual attention is abundant.
- Multiple Programming Platforms: Students will learn programming skills in Python, R, SQL, and Java, and gain experience with tools like Git, Github, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The program also emphasizes problem solving and fosters lifelong learning in technical fields.
- Opportunities for Projects: Several courses include individualized projects that allow students to interact with real-world data and build a portfolio to show future employers.
- Christian Liberal Arts Approach: The technical rigor of the program is juxtaposed with a robust university approach to Christian liberal learning. We aim to produce Christian thinkers who can engage the data science world in ways consistent with a Christian understanding of ethics and personhood.
- Add a Master's in Data Science for just $9,900 in an additional 10 months!
“The Data Science faculty have created a very open and welcoming community and a culture that inspires students to tackle problems head on. The professors are beyond encouraging and instill a sense of knowledge and creativity among each individual student. The curriculum itself has prepared me with the skills, experience, and confidence to apply what I’ve learned to real-world applications. I am truly grateful for the faculty and community that those in the Data Science program have created here at Eastern.”
Ranked Among the Most Affordable Data Science Programs in PA!
Eastern University's BS in Data Science program was ranked among the most affordable bachelor's in data science programs in Pennsylvania for 2023 by Discover Data Science.
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