Bachelor in Data Science (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the Data Science programme is $38,500 per year for full-time on-campus study..

This programme is designed for students interested in analyzing data to extract meaningful insights. It focuses on methods for recording, storing, and analyzing both structured and unstructured data. Students study ethical issues in data collection and use, including fairness, bias, privacy, and transparency. The curriculum includes project-based learning in areas such as bioinformatics and machine learning.

Focus areas include Ethics in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Consulting.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and a capstone project. Students complete coursework in data science, mathematics, and computer science with opportunities for research and internships.

Graduates pursue roles in software engineering, finance, technology, sports analytics, government, nonprofit organizations, and graduate study.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a completed application form.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus and online options available; full-time and part-time study; typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 88% of applicants.

Linfield University has campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Oregon, as well as eCampus programs for students who prefer to learn online. The McMinnville and Portland locations reflect the Pacific Northwest through their landscapes and diversity. The university has a total student population of 1,651, and students come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with 16 countries represented.

Academic study at Linfield spans undergraduate programs and online and hybrid degrees. The university’s academic programs are designed to encourage curiosity about the future and the wider world. Areas available through Online and Continuing Education include international business, nonprofit management, management, accounting and education. Education majors begin hands-on learning early, sometimes during their first year. Students can also pursue nursing, graduate study and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences or the Linfield Center for Wine Education.

International students should know that Linfield offers both traditional campus study and flexible online pathways. Online and Continuing Education combines collaborative learning with online flexibility, skill-based study, mentorship and academic advising. Transfer options may support students bringing previous study, including international baccalaureate and other non-course credits. Student life includes clubs, athletics, leadership opportunities and learning experiences intended to introduce new perspectives, people and interests.