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Data Scientist
Turn raw data into business insights using statistical modeling and ML.
$110K–$180K
Avg Salary Range
High Demand
Job Market
+20%
YoY Growth
1–2 years for MS
Education
Education Requirements
✓ Standard Path
MS in Data Science, Statistics, or CS
◐ Alternative Path
BS with strong math background and portfolio
Key Skills Required
⚡Python/R
⚡SQL
⚡Statistical Modeling
⚡Data Visualization
⚡A/B Testing
⚡Spark
Career Roadmap — Step by Step
1
Master Python, SQL, and statistics
2
Build portfolio of data projects on Kaggle
3
Earn MS in Data Science or Statistics
4
Target analyst or junior data scientist roles
5
Move up to senior DS or ML Engineer
Top Companies Hiring
AmazonNetflixAirbnbSpotifyLinkedInUber
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