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Data Science Careers

Big Data, Big Opportunities

Use your skills to make better business decisions.

Big data is in big demand. With the potential to impact nearly every sector of the global economy, data science is emerging as one of the fastest-growing professions of the 21st century. Our program is built to help you find success in a variety of data science professions, analyzing and interpreting data to make better decisions for businesses.

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36% Job Growth

36% job market growth for data scientists through 2030, U.S. Dept. of Labor.

High Potential Salary

$128,170 median salary for computer hardware engineers, nationally according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022.

Careers

Data science careers are growing in every sector: retail, information technology, computer science, health care, security, education and more.

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Career Options

With a master’s degree, you’ll open doors to a variety of career paths—all with job security and high salaries. Job opportunities include:

  • Data Analyst
  • Programmer Analyst
  • Database Developer
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Data Engineer
  • Research Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Architect
  • Data Warehouse Architect

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