Data Science
The study of data science combines business, computer science, and statistics. The goal of the field is the better use of information to make a difference in the world.
What Can I Do With This Major? 
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to professional associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Learn From Alumni
Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Data Science. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.
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Example Job Titles & Employers: 0-5 years post graduation
- Internal IT Auditor - AdvanSix
- Data Scientist - Allegis Group
- Sales Analyst - Armstrong World Industries
- DTS Intern - Data Analytics Team - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Business Analyst - City National Bank
- Sales Engineer - Login VSI
- Financial Analyst - M&T Bank
- Software Developer - PNC Financial Services
- Business Intelligence Analyst - Sapphire Digital, part of Zelis
- Catastrophe Modeling Analyst - Sompo International
- Systems Operations Engineer - Wells Fargo
- Healthcare Data Analyst - Primary PartnerCare
- IT Infrastructure Analyst - Textron
- Development Assistant - The Children's Scholarship Fund
Example Advanced Degrees Pursued: 0-5 years post graduation
- Ms in Computer Science - George Washington University
- MS in Data Science - Loyola University Maryland
Get Involved at Loyola
On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.
- Data Science Club
Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.