This program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Bachelor of Arts in Social and Data Science combines social science and data analysis to study trends, behaviors, and social change. With a multidisciplinary approach and tools like geographic data, you will explore topics such as voting, healthcare, and economics, culminating in a personalized capstone project.
Program Type: Major
Offered: On Campus
Credit Hours: 120
Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years
Department: Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies
96%
Job/Graduate School Placement Rate
1:1
tutoring, academic advising, and career coaching
Program Highlights
Facilities
Our dedicated active-learning classrooms, GIS lab, and student research spaces will support you as you learn to synthesize information into effective presentations and persuasive written arguments.
Learning in Action
The social and data science degree combines classroom learning with internships, conferences, and community projects to build lasting skills for understanding social questions.
Capstone Project
Individualized applied project mentored by faculty. Design an applied capstone project that showcases your abilities and prepares you to work in government, advertising, nonprofits, social services, business, and the technology sector.
Careers & Outcomes
112K
Median annual salary for data scientists
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Careers
- School Teachers
- Environmental Scientist
- Social Scientist
- Social Science Research Assistant
- Economist
Questions? We're Here to Help
Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu
Dr. Mark Singer
Chair, Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies
701-858-3134
mark.singer@minotstateu.edu
