Solve Real-World Problems Using Data
Today’s world runs on big data. The University of Michigan-Flint’s Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics program teaches you how to clean, visualize, and analyze data to make strategic decisions and solve real-world problems – skills in high demand in business, government, and nonprofits.
Data science is the sixth fastest-growing occupation in the country, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs for data scientists will grow 36 percent between 2021 and 2031, the BLS predicts.
Data analytics occupations also rank high in the 100 Best Jobs list published by U.S. News & World Report – including three slots in the top 20:
- 6: Data scientist
- 14: Market research analyst
- 15: Operations research analyst
UM-Flint’s data analytics program is interdisciplinary, allowing you to customize it to your interests. It offers five tracks:
- Business Analytics
- Data Science
- Geospatial analytics
- Health Data Analytics
- Social Analytics
You learn to use state-of-the-art software and programming languages to manage and analyze data. Some of the skills you learn include how to:
- Assess data quality
- Evaluate whether the data you collect has limitations
- Generate insights from your data using tools and algorithms
- Effectively communicate your insights to different audiences, both in reports and visualizations
- Use a variety of technical skills in information technology, computer science, and statistics to solve problems and make decisions
Why UM-Flint?
The most important reason to study data analytics at UM-Flint is the quality of our faculty. They’re scholars who are engaged in research, but they come to UM-Flint because they love teaching and helping students succeed. That commitment extends to taking the time to get to know you and work with you individually.
Here are just a few other reasons you should study data analytics at UM-Flint:
- In a paid or volunteer role, you can develop your research skills while working side-by-side with faculty on state-of-the-art research in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program or its summer counterpart, the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, which offers full- and half-time positions.
- The Student Success Center offers opportunities to be a paid tutor.
- Internships are available at Flint corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies.
Data Analytics Programs at UM-Flint
We offer one major:
All UM-Flint students who aren’t majoring in Data Analytics can choose from two minors:
Academic Advising for Data Analytics Majors
With so many educational opportunities and career paths available to our data analytics majors, we strongly encourage you to meet regularly with your academic advisor. Our academic advisors can help you choose classes, navigate program requirements, overcome personal issues, find internships and other experiential learning opportunities, explore career and graduate school options, and more.
Cydnee Robertson is the dedicated data analytics advisor. You can contact her at [email protected] or schedule an appointment
Career Opportunities in Data Science and Data Analytics
The technological world lives and depends on data. Whereas sophisticated use of Data Science used to be a competitive advantage, the employment of data scientists is now becoming an industry standard. Data mining, investigation, analysis, management, and forecasting are all crucial areas that industries must employ to remain competitive on a local and global scale.
Accordingly, the demand for competent data scientists is rapidly increasing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the employment of data scientists will grow 35% through 2032, seven times faster than the average for all occupations. With this positive career outlook, graduates of our online Data Science program can kick-start their careers in many industries, such as consulting, financial services, healthcare, and technology.
*With experience, salaries can be over $150,000. In Michigan, job postings for senior data scientists and analysts are around $150,000.
Your Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics degree from UM-Flint will open the door to a wide range of career options. Consider these job projections for just a few possibilities from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Budget Analysts
- Job growth through 2031: 3 percent
- Job openings annually through 2031: 4,000
- Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor’s degree
- Median annual salary: $79,940
- Data Scientists
- Job growth through 2032: 35 percent
- Job openings annually through 2031: 13,500
- Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor’s degree
- Median annual salary: $103,500
- Economists
- Job growth through 2031: 13 percent
- Job openings annually through 2031: 1,600
- Typical entry-level education required: Master’s degree
- Median annual salary: $105,630
- Financial Analysts
- Job growth through 2031: 9 percent
- Job openings annually through 2031: 32,000
- Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor’s degree
- Median annual salary: $95,570
- Management Analysts
- Job growth through 2031: 11 percent
- Job openings annually through 2031: 101,900
- Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor’s degree
- Median annual salary: $93,000
- Market Research Analysts
- Job growth through 2031: 19 percent
- Job openings annually through 2031: 99,800
- Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor’s degree
- Median annual salary: $63,920
- Operations Research Analysts
- Job growth through 2031: 23 percent
- Job openings annually through 2031: 10,300
- Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor’s degree
- Median annual salary: $82,360
Get Started on Your Data Analytics Career Today
If you want a degree that provides a strong academic foundation and skills that open the door to graduate school or a wide range of exciting career opportunities, apply to UM-Flint’s data analytics program today. If you have questions, you can contact the program’s dedicated academic advisor, Cydnee Robertson. You can contact her at [email protected] or schedule an appointment.