The Data Science major at SBU prepares students for a wide range of careers across tech, finance, healthcare, government and more. Some common roles include:

• Data Scientist: analyze large and complex datasets to extract actionable insights using machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization
• Data Analyst: collect, clean, and interpret data to help businesses make decisions.
• Machine Learning Engineer: design and implement algorithms that allow systems to learn from data and make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed.
• Ethical Hacker / Data Security Analyst: test systems for vulnerabilities, analyze security risks in data systems, and help protect against breaches.
• Healthcare Data Scientist: analyze patient records, clinical data, and research to improve diagnostics, treatment plans, or public health strategies.