Data Science

Data shapes decisions in nearly every field, from business and healthcare to technology, research, marketing, and public service. With a data science degree from Gordon College, you’ll learn how to work with data carefully, communicate findings clearly, and use analytical tools to solve real problems.

As a data science major, you’ll build a foundation in programming, statistics, research methods, and data analysis. Coursework includes tools and languages such as Python and R, helping you prepare for data-driven work across industries or for graduate study.

Gordon College offers flexible options for students who want to study data science as a primary field or pair it with another academic interest:

• B.A. in data science
• B.S. in data science
• Minor in data science

Why earn a data science degree at Gordon College?

At Gordon College, you’ll study data science in a Christian academic community that values technical skill, clear thinking, and responsible use of technology. Faculty help students build the analytical and problem-solving abilities needed to work with data in thoughtful and practical ways.

Gordon’s location on Boston’s North Shore places students near Greater Boston and Cambridge, major centers for technology, healthcare, research, finance, and innovation. This gives data science students access to a region where data skills are used across many fields.

As technology continues to change, organizations need people who can understand data, ask better questions, and help teams make informed decisions. Gordon prepares students to contribute with both technical ability and ethical awareness.

How can Christian values shape data science?

Data science raises important questions about privacy, fairness, accuracy, and the way information is used. At Gordon College, students are encouraged to approach these questions with integrity, humility, and concern for the people affected by data-driven decisions.

Christian data scientists can bring a commitment to truth, service, and human dignity into their work. Whether analyzing trends, building models, or communicating insights, students learn to consider how data can be used responsibly to serve communities, support good decisions, and protect vulnerable people.