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Associate of Applied Science

Data Science (A.A.S.)

Students will gain an understanding of applied statistics, core programming languages, and the collaborative communication skills to help prepare them for careers in data science.
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Data Science Introduction

Students studying to get their degree in Data Science will gain the skills necessary to program, visualize, and interpret data. Students will be prepared for this rapidly expanding field by taking relevant courses, like statistics and data warehousing.

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Data Science, start with one of the following courses:

Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Data Science have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates enter one of the fastest-growing fields in the nation, with entry-level salaries in the region typically ranging from $68,000 to over $100,000. Your expertise will be in high demand across elite tech companies, healthcare organizations, and financial firms seeking data-driven insights.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for high-impact roles as a data scientist, data engineer, or machine learning specialist, building predictive models and cloud-based analytics systems. This versatile degree empowers you to solve complex problems at organizations like NASA or Microsoft, moving from foundational analysis to advanced system design.

Preparation for Grad School

This major serves as a premier launchpad for advanced MS or PhD programs in Data Science, Biostatistics, and Health Analytics. By choosing targeted math electives and participating in hands-on research projects, you will be exceptionally well-qualified for top-tier graduate programs or analytics-focused MBA tracks.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Data Science
You will learn to leverage AI as a powerful co-pilot to accelerate your technical coding skills while developing the critical judgment necessary to validate automated outputs. This training ensures you can lead with gospel-centered integrity, solving real-world business problems through the ethical application of artificial intelligence.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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