Data Science at William & Mary
Data science prepares you for careers that explore patterns in large data sets and identify potential trends and insights. The program teaches skills in programing, modeling, machine learning, data visualization and databases and to assess how data can be used to solve novel problems. You will also learn about the ethical, moral and societal implications of data science as well as uncovering insights through manipulation of large datasets. Upon declaring data science as your major, you choose a track from data applications, algorithms and spatial data analysis. Data science is applicable in many fields and students tend to add a second major or a minor to their studies.
School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
The School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics expands the university's ability to prepare students to thrive in a data-rich world. It will bring together four of the university's high-performing units: Applied Science, Computer Science, Data Science and Physics. These will move into the new school in the fall of 2025.
Academics
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Undergraduate Program
Students can major or minor in Data Science
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Graduate Program
The Ph.D. in Data Science Studies is offered as a specialization within Applied Science
Four Key Pillars of the Data Science Program
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Become an expert in data science fundamentals
Acquire skills in programming, modeling, machine learning, network analysis, data visualization and databases.
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Data Science in a Liberal Arts and Sciences Environment
Complement data science education with critical thinking and communication skills to become a future leader in the field.
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Research-Oriented Environment
Work on a variety of cutting-edge applications, including social media analysis, biology, physics and environmental applications.
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Faculty with Premier Portfolios
W&M data science faculty are funded by the National Science Foundation, the Departments of Education, Energy, and Homeland Security and various foundations.
Rankings
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1 stData Science B.S. major and minor in Virginia
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# 8Top Public Schools for InternshipsPrinceton Review
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# 16Top Public Colleges for Tech SalariesWall Street Journal
Paths of Study
Outcomes
By the time they graduate, data science students become proficient in assessing how to navigate large datasets to uncover insights and solve complex problems. The combination of robust data science fundamentals and a liberal arts and sciences perspective prepares W&M students for leadership careers upon graduation, joining top management, consulting and IT firms, pursuing government careers or pursuing further graduate studies.
Student Resources
Resources to help Data Science students succeed. Includes forms, guides, links and more.
Support Data Science
Your contribution to the Data Science program will help our faculty members provide the best learning experience to our students.
Contact Data Science
Contact Data Science
Mailing Address
Data Science Program William & Mary P.O. Box 1234 Williamsburg, VA 23185
Contact Us
- Email: datascience@wm.edu
Courses Disclaimer
*Courses listed are examples. Course availability changes each semester.
