Monmouth’s program equips students with the analytical and technical expertise that consulting firms demand for solving complex business problems, making our graduates highly attractive to these global leaders.
The program prepares graduates for a range of professional opportunities, from AI-powered recommendation engines to cutting-edge cloud computing—skills highly sought after by these tech giants driving the future of technology. Located near New York City, Philadelphia, and Delaware, Monmouth provides students with exceptional access to competitive roles in the field.
Industries Ready to Hire Data Science Graduates
- Finance & Banking: New York City, with Wall Street as its financial focal point, is home to some of the world’s top financial firms that rely on data science to optimize trading, risk management, and fraud detection.
- Healthcare & Biotechnology: Data scientists play a crucial role in personalized medicine, drug discovery, and optimizing healthcare delivery—fields that are thriving in nearby Philadelphia’s rising healthcare and biotech sectors.
- Technology & Startups: Bell Works, a tech hub located just minutes from Monmouth University’s campus, connects students to a vibrant and innovative ecosystem. This epicenter for startups and tech companies provides a creative environment where AI, machine learning, and data science thrive.
- Pharmaceuticals: Some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, where AI and data science are essential in everything from research and development to clinical trials, are a short ride away from Monmouth’s campus in New Brunswick, NJ.
- Retail & E-commerce: Data science is central to digital transformation, and the retail giants based in the region depend on advanced analytics to drive sales, optimize supply chains, and personalize customer experiences.
- Big Tech Companies: Skills gained from Monmouth’s M.S.D.S. program are in high demand by leading technology companies such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, which are heavily investing in AI and data science to enhance their platforms, products, and services.
- Consulting Firms: Top consulting firms such as IBM, Deloitte, PwC, and McKinsey increasingly leverage data science and AI in their advisory roles, supporting businesses across various sectors in AI implementation, predictive analytics, and data-driven decision-making.
Graduates of our M.S.D.S. program are well-prepared for careers across diverse industries, equipped with transferable skills in communication, visual presentation, and problem solving using complex algorithms and methodologies.

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Projected growth in data science employment opportunities through 2033 Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024