Data Science
Turn big data into bold discoveries. In Purdue’s data science major, you’ll learn to analyze, model, and extract insight from complex data—building a foundation in statistics, computing, and analytics that can be applied to healthcare, business, security, and beyond.
Why Purdue?
- Data scientist
- Machine learning engineer
- Data analyst
- Quantitative researcher
- Health informatics specialist
- Business intelligence analyst
- Predictive modeler
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will allow you to be 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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College of Science
Discover your path in Purdue’s College of Science, where curiosity meets innovation across the physical, life, mathematical, and computing sciences.
Contact
Director of Recruiting, College of Science
(765) 494-1990
sciencerecruiting@purdue.edu
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Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in data science.
Transfer to Data Science
Data Science is currently closed to transfer students.
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.
Admission is selective. The most qualified students are selected from the pool of applicants.
