Data Science and Engineering  BS

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The Bachelor of Science in Data Science & Engineering at South Dakota Mines is built for curious minds who want to do more than just crunch numbers. Here, you'll dive into computer science, statistics, math, and real-world problem solving, learning to turn raw data into meaningful, actionable solutions.

Whether you're interested in fields like healthcare, climate science, finance, or next-gen tech, this program gives you the tools to make an impact. You'll work on hands-on projects, collaborate on capstone experiences, and build your resume with research and internships alongside experts in the field.

Once you graduate, you will be equipped to lead in one of the fastest-growing, highest-paying fields in the world.

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Program Highlights

Featured Courses

  • Data Engineering
  • Machine Learning
  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Computers in Society

Credits

120 Credits

 


The Data Science and Engineering (BS) program is pursuing  accredidation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.


 

Expand your Horizons

Take advantage of internship opportunities and research experiences to test-drive different industries to find the best fit for your interests.

Potential Employers

  • Monument Health
  • Black Hills Energy
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram/Reality Labs)

Career Examples

  • Data Scientist
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Cloud Data Engineer
  • Bioinformatics Analyst
  • AI/ML Product Developer

 

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Department Head:
Jeffrey McGough

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