Program Overview

Demand for data scientists is growing as more businesses, government agencies and nonprofits use data to drive decisions. There’s a glut of big data, and not enough skilled data scientists to manage it.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that demand for qualified data scientists is growing much faster than the average for all professions. CareerCast ranks data scientist as the best job of 2019. And right now, demand exceeds supply.

UToledo is committed to preparing you for the 21st-century job market. We’ve expanded our offerings in the field of data science and analysis.

The interdisciplinary data science bachelor’s program housed in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will prepare you to collect, structure and analyze data. The degree is focused on math, statistics, basic programming and health and science applications. You will learn software skills and data analysis tools and their application top big data in the world of science, nature and health.

You will choose an area of concentration or a minor and have the opportunity to apply your skills. Students interested in areas not listed can consult with their advisor.

• Public health
• Environmental science
• Astrophysics
• Geographic information science and technology (minor)
• Economics (minor)
• Computer science and engineering (minor)
• Physics (minor)

Highlights

• Breadth of program. We take an interdisciplinary approach. Courses are taught by faculty from mathematicians and computer programmers to philosophers and artists. You’ll get exposure to social science data as well as health and natural science data. This broader focus gives you a greater perspective.
• Unique courses.
• Data visualization — The ability to present data in a visual, understandable way is key.
• Data ethics —  Faculty members in our philosophy department help you consider more than the mathematical nuts and bolts of data.
• Learn by doing. Get practical experience in our capstone course. You’ll apply your knowledge of data science in your field of concentration.