B.S. in Data Science
When you earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, you’ll gain the mathematical, programming, and analytical skills needed to make data-driven decisions using cutting-edge AI like LLMs, transformers, AI-agents.
What you'll learn
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Unlock the power of AI, machine learning, and big data to tackle real-world challenges in business, science, sports, health, and tech. Whether predicting trends, optimizing decisions, or creating smarter systems, this degree equips you to drive meaningful change.
Change the world with data
Data scientists change the world through developing policies in response to climate change, helping local governments prepare for natural disasters, transforming businesses through improved logistics, preventing car accidents and crime, or changing the way sports teams scout players. See where your expertise will impact the world with a Luddy data science degree.
Program details for B.S. in Data Science
Degree requirements
Degree requirements are listed in the Luddy academic bulletin. To review your specific requirements, choose the bulletin that represents the year you started, or plan to start, your program.
Degree tracks include:
- Foundational Data Science
- Develop a strong foundation in key data science concepts, from data analysis and machine learning to database design, algorithms, and statistical theory.
- Data Systems
- Explore key topics essential to the future of data science like embedded systems, cloud computing, distributed systems, and big data.
- Computer Security
- Learn to defend systems, secure networks, and manage cybersecurity risks in an increasingly digital world.
- Network and Applied Data Science
- Launch your career in game programming and development with a dynamic specialization focused on interactive design and real-world skills.
- Data Science
- Build a strong foundation in network science and data visualization, then put those skills to work in areas like big data, data mining, analytics, biology, and more.
- Data Science Design
- Bridge the gap between people and technology with a specialization that equips you to explore the human-technology interface through design, visualization, and collaborative technologies. Biological and Health Science Learn to integrate health data, including biomolecular and electronic records, to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and drive healthcare equity.
- Sports Analytics
- Discover and predict patterns in sports to boost player performance, increase team winning percentage, reduce player injuries.
- Statistics
- Learn about applied training in statistical methods, computation, and data analysis supported by statistical theory
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Data Science has allowed me to hone my skills and figure out where I might want to go with all these pathways that data can be applied to.
Marikate Morrison B.S. Data Science
Start a career at Luddy
$79,384average starting salary
100%of graduates reported full-time employment or graduate school admissions
Throughout your studies, you’ll gain hands-on experience by participating in real research projects, adding valuable skills to your resume. The expertise you develop in data science will prepare you for roles like data scientist, data manager, researcher, or developer across a wide range of industries.
A few companies that have hired DataScience graduates from Luddy:
Ernst & Young, Epic Systems, ION Group, Inspire11
What are the career possibilities with a Data Science major?
Data Engineer, SAP Consultant, Business Systems Analyst, Technical Solutions Consultant
Paying for a Luddy education
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The Luddy student experience
Student living
Our Living Learning Center
The Luddy Living Learning Center is a first-year residential community at IU Bloomington where students can connect, explore tech, and take part in exclusive trips and speaker events. It also features a makerspace with high-tech equipment just for Luddy students.
Scholarships and financial aid
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Attending the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is more affordable than you think. With direct-admit scholarships and federal financial aid, you can reduce the cost of earning your B.S. in Data Science at IU.
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Our student led community
You'll find many student organizations in Luddy exploring nearly every corner of information and society, from women in computing to sociotechnical ethics and more. Whatever sparks your curiosity, you'll find others who share it. And if you don't, you can create it.