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The University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics program teaches you how to clean, visualize, and analyze data to make strategic decisions and solve real-world problems \u2013 skills in high demand in business, government, and nonprofits.<br><br>According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, data science is the sixth fastest-growing occupation in the country. The BLS predicts that the number of jobs for data scientists will grow 36 percent between 2021 and 2031.<br><br>Data analytics occupations also rank high in the 100 Best Jobs list published by U.S. News &amp; World Report \u2013 including three slots in the top 20:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data scientist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market research analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operations research analyst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">UM-Flint\u2019s data analytics program is interdisciplinary, allowing you to customize it to your interests. It offers five tracks:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business Analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geospatial analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health Data Analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">You learn to use state-of-the-art software and programming languages to manage and analyze data. Some of the skills you learn include how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess data quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate whether the data you collect has limitations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate insights from your data using tools and algorithms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effectively communicate your insights to different audiences, both in reports and visualizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a variety of technical skills in information technology, computer science, and statistics to solve problems and make decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3\">Why UM-Flint for the Data Analytics program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important reason to study data analytics at UM-Flint is the quality of our faculty. They\u2019re scholars who are engaged in research, but they come to UM-Flint because they love teaching and helping students succeed. That commitment extends to taking the time to get to know you and work with you individually.<br><br>Here are just a few other reasons you should study data analytics at UM-Flint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a paid or volunteer role, you can develop your research skills while working side-by-side with faculty on state-of-the-art research in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/research\/student-research\/undergraduate-research-opportunity-program-urop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program<\/a>&nbsp;or its summer counterpart, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/research\/student-research\/summer-undergraduate-research-experience-sure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Undergraduate Research Experience<\/a>, which offers full- and half-time positions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Success Center<\/a>&nbsp;offers opportunities to be a paid tutor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships are available at Flint corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Data Analytics Curriculum at UM-Flint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At UM-Flint, we offer a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16286&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics curriculum<\/a> for students interested in pursuing a major in this field. For students who are not majoring in Data Analytics but still wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in this field, we offer two minor options. These minors include an <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16262&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Economics and Data Analytics Minor<\/a>, which combines key principles from both disciplines, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16295&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data Analytics Minor<\/a>, focusing on core data analysis techniques and methodologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Academic Advising for Data Analytics Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many educational opportunities and career paths available to our data analytics majors, we strongly encourage you to meet regularly with your academic advisor. Our academic advisors can help you choose classes, navigate program requirements, overcome personal issues, find internships and other experiential learning opportunities, explore career and graduate school options, and more.<br><br><strong>Cydnee Robertson<\/strong> is the dedicated data analytics advisor. You can contact her at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cweirauc@umich.edu\"><strong>cweirauc@umich.edu<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>or <a href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/CydneeWeirauchAppointments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>schedule an appointment<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4\">Career Opportunities in Data Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The technological world lives and depends on data. Whereas sophisticated use of Data Science used to be a competitive advantage, the employment of data scientists is now becoming an industry standard. Data mining, investigation, analysis, management, and forecasting are all crucial areas that industries must employ to remain competitive on a local and global scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, the demand for competent data scientists is rapidly increasing. The&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/data-scientists.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;estimates that the employment of data scientists will grow 35% through 2032, seven times faster than the average for all occupations. With this positive career outlook, graduates of our online Data Science program can kick-start their careers in many industries, such as consulting, financial services, healthcare, and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>*<\/strong>With experience, salaries can be over $150,000. In Michigan, job postings for senior data scientists and analysts are around $150,000<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"$103,500* median annual wage for data scientists\" class=\"wp-image-1723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/11\/DataScience.Stat-23_11.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics degree from UM-Flint will open the door to a wide range of career options. Consider these job projections for just a few possibilities from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/budget-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budget Analysts<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2031: 3 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2031: 4,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $79,940<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/data-scientists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data Scientists<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2032: 35 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2031: 13,500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $103,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/economists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Economists<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2031: 13 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2031: 1,600<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Master\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $105,630<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/financial-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Analysts<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2031: 9 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2031: 32,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $95,570<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/management-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Management Analysts<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2031: 11 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2031: 101,900<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $93,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/market-research-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Market Research Analysts<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2031: 19 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2031: 99,800<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $63,920<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/math\/operations-research-analysts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Operations Research Analysts<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2031: 23 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2031: 10,300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $82,360<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Get Started on Your Data Analytics Career Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a degree that provides a strong academic foundation and skills that open the door to graduate school or a wide range of exciting career opportunities,&nbsp;apply&nbsp;to UM-Flint\u2019s data analytics program today. 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