Data Analytics, Technologies and Applications
Purdue’s data analytics, technologies, and applications major prepares you to turn information into insight. Learn to collect, analyze and interpret data while building a strong foundation in statistics, machine learning and real-world decision-making.

Why Purdue?
With a degree in data analytics, technologies and applications from Purdue, you will be well-prepared to step into various critical roles within the data analytics industry. Careers in this field are diverse and include:
- Data scientist
- Data engineer
- Data analyst
- Data architect
- Database administrator
Our graduates thrive across various high-impact roles, contributing to the success of some of the most prestigious organizations in the data analytics, technology and applications sector, including:
- Microsoft
- ExxonMobil
- FBI
- Oracle
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Transfer to Data Analytics, Technologies and Applications
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 3.2 GPA
- One coding course (B- or better)
- One college-level calculus 1 course (B- or better)