Our interdisciplinary data science curriculum ensures you’re confident handling complex data challenges and ready to innovate, no matter where your career leads.
You’ll learn modern methods for uncovering patterns, making predictions, and understanding the world around you, while integrating a Christian perspective on ethical data use and community stewardship.
Why Study Data Science at WLC?
- Academic Excellence: You'll develop a strong technical foundation through hands-on projects, mentorship from dedicated faculty, and practical experience with the latest analytical tools, including Python and R.
- Holistic Perspective: Because data doesn’t exist in a vacuum, you’ll also learn to consider the human and ethical implications of data-driven decision-making, ensuring you put knowledge into practice with integrity.
- Community and Support: At WLC, you’ll grow within a close-knit learning environment that encourages open inquiry, collaboration, and personal development, strengthening your faith and helping you discover not only what you can do, but also why it matters.
Growing Demand and Rewarding Careers
Data Science ranks among the most rapidly growing professions today, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 36% increase in demand (much faster than average) between 2023 and 2033.
Our Bachelor of Science in Data Science graduates have the well-rounded skill set that employers seek: analytical rigor, technical agility, and the ethical compass needed to succeed across industries — whether you envision guiding healthcare initiatives, streamlining business operations, or informing public policy.
Program Highlights
- Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Engage with advanced topics like machine learning, data visualization, and artificial intelligence, building a portfolio of skills that align with current and future industry needs.
- Interdisciplinary Focus: Your studies will integrate the critical thinking of the liberal arts with the precision of data science, helping you adapt as technology evolves and new challenges emerge.
- Capstone Experience: Showcase your abilities in a culminating project that integrates your technical knowledge, analytical judgment, and sense of purpose — evidence of your readiness for a career that makes a difference.
Chart Your Future in Data Science
As a Wisconsin Lutheran College data science major, you’ll acquire the tools, knowledge, and perspective needed to harness information thoughtfully and ethically. Step into a field that continues to shape innovation, knowing that your education has prepared you not only to meet the world’s data-driven challenges, but to approach them with insight and integrity.