Program-required courses are taught through a combination of in-person and remote delivery. Remote learning may require meeting at a specific time or may not have a specific class time; all weekly interactions and assignments for remote courses are completed through a learning site.
Learn to uncover insights from mountains of data to empower informed decisions with a Data Science bachelor's degree from Vermont State University.
In this multidisciplinary program, you’ll build advanced skills in mathematics, statistics, artificial intelligence, and programming that will qualify you for some of the economy’s fastest-growing and best-paid jobs. Electives in areas like finance and marketing expand your capabilities and open even more opportunities.
Whether you enter the business world immediately as a sought-after data scientist or pursue advanced qualifications with a graduate degree, you’ll graduate with a foundation for a promising career.
We understand that the cost and value of your education is important to you. That’s why we’re committed to being one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont and why more than 80% of our students receive aid. We're here to help you fit this program into your unique financial picture. Contact this program's Admissions Counselor any time to discuss what types of financial aid are right for you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Data Science, B.S.
$10,344 Full Time Annual
$431 /credit
$20,688 Full Time Annual
$862 /credit
Total Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
$1,608 Full Time Annual
$67 /credit
Housing and Food
Standard Housing
$8,104 Full Time Annual
Standard Food Plan
$5,244 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
4 cr
GED XXXX
Arts and Aesthetics general education course
3 cr
Spring
CIS 2262
Introduction to Java Programming II
3 cr
ENG 2080
Technical Communication
3 cr
MAT 1531
Calculus I
4 cr
GED XXXX
Social Science general education course
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Fall
CIS 3025
Object-Oriented Design
3 cr
MAT 2021
Statistics I
3 cr
GED XXXX
Natural Science general education course 4 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
CIS 3010
Database Systems
4 cr
MAT 3135
Statistical Computing in R
3 cr
GED XXXX
Humanistic Perspective general education course 3 cr
GED XXXX
General education elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Fall
CIS 3430
Data Science I
4 cr
MAT 3210
Linear Algebra
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
CIS 3050
Algorithms & Data Structures
3 cr
CIS 4440
Data Science II
4 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Fall
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
CNX 3010
Culminating Connections Seminar 3
1 cr
MAT 4930
Senior Project in Mathematics
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Why Study Data Science at Vermont State?
High Demand, High Salary: Today’s companies rely on data scientists for actionable insights to empower growth. The role will be increasingly important as sources of data proliferate in a digital world. That’s why the average salary for data scientists is over $115,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and positions in the field are expected to expand by 36% before 2031.
Diverse Career Opportunities: You’ll find a need for your skills everywhere you look. In our digital world, data science jobs are available in almost every industry, including business, education, engineering, healthcare, technology, and government.
Small Class Sizes: Don’t get lost in the crowd. Vermont State’s small class sizes mean you’ll get the individualized attention to thrive while building strong relationships with your professor and classmates.
A Chance to Explore: Take a deep dive into a topic that excites you and demonstrate your mastery with a capstone project you’ll complete under the close supervision of a faculty mentor.
A Foundation for Graduate School: With our rigorous program, get ready to confidently pursue graduate studies, including a master’s in data science or Vermont State’s Master of Business Administration (MBA).
What You’ll Learn
In Vermont State’s data science program, you’ll develop advanced abilities in a number of areas to give you a well-rounded skill set for a variety of data science jobs.
In your core courses, you’ll combine advanced study in mathematics with topics like computer programming, database design, algorithms, machine learning, and techniques for data visualization to master the fundamentals of data science.
Electives give you the chance to expand into areas that can be strategic for your career path. For example, you could take Principles of Marketing and Marketing Research to prepare for the rapidly-growing field of marketing analytics.
A final capstone project in mathematics is your chance to explore a topic of interest and demonstrate your mature skills as a mathematician.
At Vermont State, you’ll gain leading-edge skills for data science and data analytics jobs through internship placements with dynamic organizations around the region and across the country.
Special Facilities
Enjoy access to dedicated, state-of-the art computer labs.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Privacy Policy
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Cookie
Duration
Description
_ga
Allows Google Analytics to collect anonymized data to help us better understand how people use our website.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.