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Meeting the world’s demand for data-driven solutions
Who We Are
Nearly every profession relies on data to succeed. And with the huge quantities of digital information being collected and exchanged in today’s marketplace, the demand for trained data scientists is higher than ever.
The STEM-designated Data Science Program at GW's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences prepares students to meet that need and enter competitive careers in government, technology, private industry and much more.
Join the Graduate Programs Virtual Open House: October 19–30
Registration is now open for GW's 2026 Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) Graduate Programs Open House! The virtual event features program-specific information sessions and opportunities to interact with current graduate students, faculty and our admissions team. Attendees will receive an application fee waiver.
The Data Science Program will host a virtual information session for prospective graduate students on Tuesday, October 20, at 10 a.m.
"The data community is huge here in Washington, D.C. From politics to health to technology, a lot of companies are just so interested in data science."
Jaquan Outlaw
MS ’18
Data Science Info Session: September 30
Join us for an online info session discussing the field of data science and GW's master's and graduate certificate programs in data science.
What We Do
Data science experts learn how to make sense of massive data sets, and they use that information to improve the way we live, work and communicate. Whether forecasting stock market trends, constructing a social media profile for a marketing client or capturing GIS locations for disaster relief, Data Science Program students become adept at meeting today’s most pressing challenges.
Alongside classwork, students strengthen their résumés with the practical knowledge required for data-intensive jobs. The program offers access to partnerships with numerous startups, companies and agencies, connecting students with internships and careers at employers like Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capitol One, D.C. Government, the National Institutes of Health, Oracle, the U.S. Department of Defense and more.