Data Science Major - Geoanalytics Track
It’s not just about the numbers. Data science, the study of how to extract meaning from data, is a growing field that can provide students with exciting and rewarding career paths, with opportunities for advanced study in various disciplines. Data scientists can help address the pressing concerns of modern society, including those in health care, sustainability, security, equity and economics – all through data analysis. With our data science program, you won’t just be a cog in a machine, you’ll be a pivotal part of our society’s future.
Why Choose the Geoanalytics Program at Salisbury?
Geoanalytics puts a wealth of information at your fingertips using location-based data combined with powerful analytics; this is the foundation for smart decision-making.
Careers for Geoanalytics Program Graduates
What jobs can the Geoanalytics Program get you within the data science major get? Good news: Graduates with a degree in data science are in high demand! Currently, there is a data scientist shortage both globally and locally on the Eastern Shore, and it is estimated that in coming years, there will be more than three million job postings in data science. With a data science degree from SU, you could pursue any of the following lucrative careers:
- Business intelligence developer
- Data engineer
- Data mining specialist
- Enterprise architect
- Financial analyst
- Machine learning engineer
- Marketing analyst
- Statistician