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