Bachelor in Data Science (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $42,000 per year..

This programme is designed for students interested in analyzing large datasets to solve real-world problems. It combines mathematics, statistics, and computer science with practical applications in business, engineering, and bioinformatics. Students develop technical and communication skills through hands-on projects and real-world data analysis. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and data-driven decision making.

Focus areas include Data Mining, Data Visualization, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling.

The programme requires 120 credits, including core courses in data science, mathematics, and computer science. Students complete a two-semester capstone sequence involving large-scale data analysis and problem solving.

Graduates work as data analysts, data scientists, and statistical researchers in industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and government.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of transcripts and a personal statement is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 80% of applicants.

Academic choice is central to the Roanoke College experience, with more than 100 programs of study available across the curriculum. Students can extend learning beyond regular courses through internships, study abroad and away, and Intensive Learning during May Term. Current academic initiatives include participation in the Google AI for Education Accelerator and a grant-supported effort to create a comprehensive model for character education.

Roanoke College is located at 221 College Lane in Salem, Virginia. The campus provides a small-school environment with strong school spirit, athletic facilities, student activities, health and wellness resources, spiritual life, and housing. The college also offers an elevator pitch competition and a calendar of campus events, giving students opportunities to participate in academic, social, and extracurricular life.

International students should review the college's admissions, cost and aid, academic, housing, and study-abroad resources when planning an application. Roanoke states that 100% of its students receive financial aid, and Virginia residents may qualify for an annual TAG grant. Admissions support includes access to counselors, information requests, events, and a virtual tour. Salem is the college's home base, while the wider location places students in Virginia's Roanoke Valley.