About the Program

The online Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Engineering enables students to meet the growing demand for professionals with core skills in managing and analyzing complex data and analytics challenges. This program provides a pathway for students from diverse fields to transition into data science and engineering careers by developing knowledge of the entire data lifecycle spectrum.

Many course options are available based on each student’s specific background and interests and whether prerequisites have been met through previous coursework.

An advisor will help you select the courses best suited for you and your goals.

The private, public, and research sectors rely heavily on data science and engineering to analyze and translate massive, complex, heterogeneous, and dynamic data into manageable forms. This creates new information and provides insights to better understand phenomena and guide decision-making. Businesses, governments, and academic institutions throughout Maine and beyond are growing in need of a workforce well-trained in such skills.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of data scientists is projected to grow 35% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 17,000 openings for data scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. The median annual wage for data scientists was $108,020 in May 2023, which was higher than the median yearly wage for all occupations of $48,060.