Overview

Students in the Data Science Program Humboldt State University will work with data that relates to local issues. For example, sea level rise data for Humboldt Bay and Crescent City is currently being used in some courses and could further be leveraged in introductory data science courses, weaving a theme throughout several classes to give students a holistic perspective of local challenges and solutions.

Careers

The Data Science Program provides a pathway for students to prepare for a growing number of data-rich STEM professions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics considers data science in the top 20 fastest growing occupations, and data science methodologies are being applied to nearly every field in natural and social sciences and the humanities.

Many organizations, including public, private, for profit, and not-for-profit, hire entry-level (B.S. required) positions with the following titles:

Data Analyst
Data Manager
Data Analytics Project Manager
Risk Analytics
Data Researcher
Data Scientist

Programme Structure

Learning Outcomes

Computational skills to extract different types and quantities of data from multiple sources and create visualizations and other data products for various audiences.
Statistical knowledge to build mathematical models and ensure the validity of data and its analysis.
Domain knowledge in one or more key areas of application to gain domain specific information from data and its analysis and to communicate insights from that data that support understanding of and solutions for critical problems within the domain.
Contemporary computer-based and data-oriented analytical skills and related ethical considerations to support a broad synthesis of knowledge including contributions from humanities, natural sciences, traditional ecological knowledges, and other foundational frameworks for understanding.
Students will communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 474 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply Online at Cal State Apply

Submit the Certification of Financial Support along with a Bank Statement

Submit Official Transcripts of Academic Records (Translated to English)

Send Proof of English Proficiency

Send a photocopy of your passport

Transfer Students (only if transferring from a U.S. school) should fill out the International Student Transfer Form

Submit Student Consent for Release of Information if you are an agent submitting an application on behalf of the student.

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework

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Tuition Fee

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International

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.
National

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

8250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Arcata

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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