Why Major in Data Science?
Organizations are increasingly relying on data sciences to make strategic decisions. With this emphasis, the field of data science is exploding, creating tremendous employment opportunities. Analyses consistently rank data scientist as one of the fastest growing and most desirable jobs., Currently, Glassdoor ranks Data Scientist as the #3 ranked job in America, with a median base salary of $120,000.
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.
- Add a Master's in Data Science for just $9,900 in an additional 10 months!
- Rigorous Mathematics: This program provides students with the mathematical background needed for a deeper understanding of the algorithms used.
- Multiple Programming Platforms: Students will learn programming skills in C++, SQL, Python, and R.
- 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.
“The relationship between the rigor of the theoretical mathematics and statistics, with the application and prediction and finally, the programming, make this field one of the most diverse and interesting in the university.”
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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