A Data Science major furnishes students with the skills to collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to extract meaningful insights. It combines computer science, statistics, and mathematics, and has applications across various disciplines, divisions, research, and career paths. Students learn to solve real-world problems across various industries, making data-driven decisions while considering ethical implications. This interdisciplinary field prepares graduates for careers in technology, healthcare, finance, marketing, and is useful in fields such as journalism, public policy, education, and nonprofit management, among various others.