Math and physical sciences: every university, ranked
Data Science at MacEwan University
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Arts and Science · Edmonton (City Centre Campus) campus
What average do you need for MacEwan Data Science?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. MacEwan works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Minor or second major of the student's choice.
What courses do you need?
MacEwan's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- MHF4U Advanced Functions
- Also
- Two of: SBI4U Biology, SCH4U Chemistry, MCV4U Calculus and Vectors, SPH4U Physics, ICS4U Computer Studies
How much does MacEwan Data Science cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $7,500 first year, $30,000 in all
- Student fees
- $1,600 to $3,200 first year, $6,400 to $12,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $6,700 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $28,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Edmonton, $799 a month
What do math and physical sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Alberta bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does MacEwan Data Science lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- StatisticianDesign studies, measure things properly, and say how sure you actually are.$106kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- PhysicistWork out how matter and energy behave, then build instruments to prove it. The longest science training, and the widest exits.$117kTypical pay8 to 11 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study math and physical sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Actuarial ScienceUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, most Science programs: 84% | $7,388 |
| Applied StatisticsULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| AstrophysicsUCalgary, Alberta | Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, most Science programs: 84% | $7,388 |
| Bachelor of Science: ChemistryMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 90% | $7,288 |
| Bachelor of Science: Data ScienceMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 75 to 85% | $7,288 |
| ChemistryULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Actuarial Mathematics (BA)Concordia, Quebec | High school: A- overall, A- math (Ontario 80 to 84% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Actuarial Mathematics (BSc)Concordia, Quebec | High school: A- overall, A- math and science (Ontario 80 to 84% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: macewan.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: macewan.ca (opens in a new tab) (the program's Admission Requirements page)
- Tuition: calendar.macewan.ca (opens in a new tab) (macewan.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: macewan.ca (opens in a new tab) (macewan.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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