Dig deep into big data, mining insights that drive decisions in everything from health care to tech and mastering skills in data visualization and artificial intelligence. You’ll round out your learning with hands-on projects, where you apply what you learn to solve real-world problems.
Marquette is part of the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute, a groundbreaking hub for technology, research, business and talent development, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities for networking, research and internships. Because Marquette has one of the few undergrad data science programs around, you'll graduate as a professional in high demand.
And at Marquette, we look at everything through the lens of serving others, which means you’ll gain a deep understanding of how to use data in ethical ways to advance the greater good.
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The ability to make significant positive change in the world requires knowing more than one area well. And since our College of Arts and Sciences is the most academically diverse college on campus, we're the perfect place to prepare for your role as a changemaker. So broaden your expertise by adding at least one additional major or minor to your degree — 73% of our students do.
Most of our data science graduates go directly into the workforce after graduating, while a smaller percentage go on to graduate school. Here’s where some of our recent graduates landed.
While you’re here at Marquette, preparing you for what’s next will be one of our top priorities. So, expect lots of learning by doing, connecting with others who share your passions, and reflecting on how you can Be The Difference.
The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute is a partnership between Marquette University, the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Northwestern Mutual, and it's where you'll gain hands-on experience that will lead to excellent job opportunities. You’ll also be able to land internships in a variety of other professional settings where data is integral to gaining insights, like marketing, e-commerce, security, image processing and genetic testing. Our internship program is here to help you find the best option for you.
Learn more about the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute.
Here, you'll have the opportunity to do data science research alongside our nationally recognized faculty. The department regularly partners with companies to conduct research in various industries, including:
Become a people-centered leader guided by our Jesuit tradition. Join our E-Lead program sophomore year and you’ll complete a combination of leadership courses and experiences that prepare you to be the driver of innovation for the common good. You’ll develop the skill set to generate innovative solutions and the mindset to reflect on the impact your work has on the world. Bonus: You’ll graduate with a concentration in leadership, too.
Expand your data science education with a semester abroad. Study program course work at prestigious universities around the world. Other international opportunities are available for data science students through core courses, summer study, language study, faculty-led programs or research.
A Marquette education equips students to thrive professionally and personally through overall student support, career preparation and an extended family that can't wait to meet you. But don't just take our word for it.
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