Data Science

Program Type
Undergraduate Certificate
Credential
Undergraduate Certificate
Mode of Study
In Person

Tuition per credit hour

In-state: $297;
Out-of-state: $875. See details and other costs

Credit hours

21 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list

Program duration

Finish in as few as 2 years. Explore program requirements

Admissions

Rolling admissions. Begin program in fall, spring, or summer. View application process & deadlines

Program Highlights

  • Take advantage of the flexibility to choose from both day and evening classes.
  • Study with faculty who are dedicated to helping you succeed.
  • Gain the analytical and technical framework sought in industry and graduate programs across the sciences.
  • Benefit from a balanced instructional approach to the mathematical, statistical, and computational aspects of data science.
  • Learn to use computer software packages such as Mathematica, MATLAB, Minitab, and SAS.
Students working together on a laptop

Program requirements

The challenges and opportunities of modern data analysis have come to define data science as a discipline that requires a unique skill set. The certificate program is designed to impart fundamental principles and core methodology of data acquisition and analysis.

John Mitchell Center on the University of Southern Maine Gorham campus.

Engaged faculty

Small class sizes enable our dedicated faculty to maintain close connections with students. In addition, faculty members are highly accessible outside of the classroom to help provide extra support.

Next steps

Our helpful admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences.

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