Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Build your future through the power of data. Looking to break into the tech industry? This program positions you at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.
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Looking to break into the tech industry? Pursuing your Bachelor of Science in Data Science from the University of Michigan-Flint positions you at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. From programming to creating predictive models, you undergo intensive training to refine your analytical instincts and develop a versatile range of skills.
As a part of UM-Flint’s College of Innovation & Technology, a hub for leading-edge research and professional development, the data science major provides a holistic approach to education. You learn by doing. Through internships and project-based experiences, you activate your critical thinking and data-driven insights.
Whether you’re a working professional or embarking on your first year of college, you can earn a data science bachelor’s degree online or in person. Whichever program you choose, you will receive rigorous training and personalized attention from our outstanding faculty.
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Why Earn Your Bachelor’s in Data Science at UM-Flint?
Online and In-Person Formats
Complete our data science bachelor’s degree program online through high-tech cyber-classrooms or in person and face-to-face with our amazing faculty. Both formats guarantee the same top-quality education with the flexibility to suit your life.
Beginner-Friendly Courses
There’s a place for everyone in the tech industry. If you don’t have any previous experience in computer science or related fields, we offer course tracks that build the technical skills and foundational knowledge you need to excel.
Four Concentration Tracks
Because the data science field is highly integrative and continuously evolving, we offer four rigorous concentration tracks — Computational, Machine Learning, Mathematical, and Theoretical — so you can refine your skills and grow as an expert in your chosen discipline.
Although data science was once considered a niche area of study, it now plays an integral role in all aspects of modern work. Industries, including government, business, healthcare, finance, and others, heavily depend on data scientists and their data collection, retention, analysis, and forecasting expertise to sharpen their ability to make strategic decisions and expand their success. With this consistent demand, data scientists have a broad range of career paths from which to choose.
“With the growing interest and our newly-developed programs coupled with the rise of generative artificial intelligence, I foresee more productive research opportunities for CIT students, which will help them land lucrative jobs in the many fields that use Data Science.”
Halil Bisgin
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered for the Go Blue Guarantee upon admission, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.
Data Science Program Curriculum
While intensive, our bachelor’s in data science curriculum cultivates an interdisciplinary learning environment where you can thrive, whatever your academic background. Through a combination of hands-on coursework, experiential learning opportunities, and collaborative projects, you explore the intricacies of programming, database systems, and data analysis and become a well-rounded data scientist.
Before tackling more advanced data science courses, you first enroll in foundational courses covering the cross-sections of statistics, mathematics, and computer science. These classes give you the core skills and knowledge needed to create the tools that analyze and manipulate masses of complex data.
The data science program then builds on this foundation by offering a highly focused set of classes that provide technical training and emphasize the practical application of data science. These skill-based courses develop your competencies in information storage and retrieval, data mining, data visualization, and databases. Additionally, we ensure you have a fuller grasp of these concepts by providing the theoretical backdrop of methods and algorithms that power the growth of our artificial intelligence and machine learning tools.
I now have a job with General Motors as a software developer working on one of their mobile apps, and I absolutely love it. I am programming day in and day out and collaborating very heavily with my team; programming in the workforce definitely doesn’t have to be as solitary as people think it is!
Molly Kwasny, UM-Flint Student
Career Outlook for Data Scientists
Our world runs on data. To keep local and global industries up and running, they hire skilled data scientists to oversee data mining, investigation, analysis, management, and forecasting. Through data scientists’ hard work and masterful handling of large and complex datasets, companies and organizations can make strategic decisions, predictions, and improvements from a data-driven perspective.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of data scientists to grow 35% through 2032 — seven times faster than the national average for all occupations. Furthermore, working as a data scientist also promises stable earning potential, averaging a median annual salary of $103,500, more than double the national yearly salary of $46,310 for all occupations.
35%
Projected job growth for data scientists through 2032
$103,500
Median annual wage for data scientists
$46,310
Median annual wage across all occupations, for comparison
In addition to data scientist positions, your BS in Data Science from UM-Flint can also help you launch your career in one of the following roles:
Budget Analysts
Job growth over the next decade: 3%
Job openings annually: 3,600
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
Median annual salary: $82,260
Management Analysts
Job growth over the next decade: 10%
Job openings annually: 92,900
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
Median annual salary: $95,290
Market Research Analysts
Job growth over the next decade: 13%
Job openings annually: 94,600
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
Median annual salary: $68,230
Operations Research Analysts
Job growth over the next decade: 23%
Job openings annually: 9,800
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree
Median annual salary: $85,720
Admission Process and Cost
Whether you’re a first-year student or a transfer student, we aim to keep the admissions process simple, saving you time and money.
When applying to UM-Flint’s Bachelor of Science in Data Science program, please submit the following:
- A completed online or paper application.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools.
- Review of UM-Flint’s complete undergraduate admission requirements.
Have questions about our admissions requirements or application process? Please connect with our Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions.flint@umich.edu for more detailed information.
At the University of Michigan-Flint, we work hard to keep college education affordable and accessible so you can get the education you deserve and achieve your career goals. Our Office of Financial Aid provides tailored financial aid support for you.
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