Data Science at Northwestern University

Data Science is one of the fastest-growing fields today, opening doors to new ways of understanding and solving real-world problems. From healthcare and business to social sciences and technology, data science helps us make sense of the massive amounts of information shaping our world. Data Science includes the theories and methods applied in a broad range of activities spanning everything from collecting and managing data to analyzing, interpreting, and communicating insights, while also learning about the ethical responsibilities that come with working with data.

Faculty: Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Because Data Science is highly interdisciplinary, the curriculum blends statistics and computer science with applications across many other fields, giving students the skills to thrive in a wide variety of careers. The major in Data Science is designed to train more specialized data scientists through a more rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that integrates mathematics, statistics, computer science and other domain science courses.

Career pathways

Because Data Science is highly interdisciplinary, the curriculum blends statistics and computer science with applications across many other fields, giving students the skills to thrive in a wide variety of careers.

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