BS in Data Science and Environmental and Sustainability Sciences
The BS in Data Science and Environmental and Sustainability Sciences combined major (Khoury College and the College of Science) provides a foundation in a range of environmental topics, including earth history, environmental planning, and spatial analysis. You’ll learn to work with data in its various forms, gaining skills in environmental data analysis and developing an integrative understanding of how you can use data to better understand our changing planet.
Program details
Career prospects
This program combines the analytical skills of data science with a deep understanding of environmental issues and sustainable practices. Career prospects include:
- Environmental data analyst
- Sustainability analyst
- Climate change analyst
- Renewable energy analyst
- Environmental consultant
Co-ops and internships
Build industry connections and gain hands-on experience through co-ops. Some of our students’ recent co-ops include:
- Co-op web developer at Clean Harbors, Inc.
- Catastrophe analyst at Homesite Group, Inc.
- SSGA performance engineering intern at State Street Corporation
- Curatorial intern at Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University
- ESG & Sustainability Strategy co-op at the Boston Consulting Group
Research opportunities
Collaborate with leading researchers to make new discoveries as you work to solve some of our most pressing environmental challenges. A few of our research areas include:
- Computational biology
- Data science
- Data visualization
Learning outcomes
In this program, you’ll learn to:
- Apply design principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
- Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for effective and secure computing practice.
- Apply data science theory, methods, and tools to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
Campus location
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Boston
Located in the heart of Boston, Northeastern’s oldest campus is home to a vibrant community of students, researchers, and faculty working across disciplines to build a better world through CS.
Applications and admissions
Deadlines
Learn more about our undergraduate early action, early decision, and regular decision options.
Degree costs
Pursuing a world-class education is an investment in your future. It’s also one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Visit our Undergraduate Admissions site to find current Northeastern University costs. You can also estimate the cost of your degree using our College Cost Estimator or Net Price Calculator.
Financial aid and scholarships
Northeastern University offers a range of financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help you fund your education. You’ll receive an initial financial aid package that outlines your options after admission. Once you enroll, Khoury College has multiple scholarship opportunities for current students to continue supporting your studies. We also encourage all students to submit the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for federal aid and loans.
Have questions?
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Meet our faculty
Get to know the engaged, experienced professors who are here to support you every step of the way.
Olga Vitek
Olga Vitek is the Raymond Bradford Bradstreet Professor at Khoury College, and the director of the Barnett Institute for Chemical and Biological Analysis. Her lab, which has been recognized with multiple major awards, uses statistical science, machine learning, and large-scale mass spectrometry to understand the functioning of living organisms.
Visit the College of Science
The BS in Data Science and Environmental and Sustainability Sciences program is an interdisciplinary collaboration with the College of Science.
Get a head start on your graduate degree
In our accelerated master’s programs, you can start earning your master’s degree while you are still pursuing your undergraduate studies.
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