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Data Scientist

Data Scientists analyze complex data to extract insights, build predictive models, and help organizations make data-driven decisions.

Example Day-to-Day

Daily work involves cleaning and preprocessing data, running statistical analyses, building machine learning models, creating data visualizations, writing reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

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Education Requirements

Most Data Scientists have at least a master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field. PhDs are common and often preferred for research roles. Strong mathematical and programming skills are essential.

Best Majors

  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Applied Mathematics

Best Colleges for Those Majors

  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Stanford University
  • MIT
  • UC Berkeley
  • University of Washington

Related Scholarships

  • Statistics Scholarships
  • Data Science Scholarships
  • STEM Scholarships
  • National Science Foundation Scholarships