Data Scientists
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$120,230/yr
Typical range
$85,660 – $158,880
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Data Scientists does
Data Scientists combine programming, statistics, and domain expertise to extract insights from large datasets and build predictive models. They help organizations leverage data to solve problems, optimize operations, and drive innovation.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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