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Data Scientist
$138,100 median salary*
69,304 jobs available*
Top 6 skills needed for Data Scientist
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Data Scientist
Data Scientist I
Data Scientist II
If you like working with numbers, patterns and asking questions this role is for you.
As a Data Scientist, you'll use data to explain what happens around you, make predictions, and help organizations make better decisions. You'll develop models and incorporate advanced programming to find and analyze raw data. You'll use probability, statistics, mathematics, and computer science to make predictions and use tools like R and Python to help visualize it.
* Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023)
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Professional Certificates are your fast-track to this career. No experience required.
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Github, Machine Learning
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Fractal Data Science
Skills you'll gain: Decision-Making, Python Programming, Problem Solving, Machine Learning, Data storytelling
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