Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Data Science
Focuses on the analysis of large scale data sources from the interdisciplinary perspectives of applied statistics, computer science, data storage, data representation, data modeling, mathematics, and statistics. Covers computer algorithms, computer programming, data management, data mining, information policy, information retrieval, mathematical modeling, quantitative analysis, statistics, trend spotting, and visual analytics.
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Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 2 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Data Science, General
- Focuses on the analysis of large scale data sources from the interdisciplinary perspectives of applied statistics, computer science, data storage, data representation, data modeling, mathematics, and statistics. Covers computer algorithms, computer programming, data management, data mining, information policy, information retrieval, mathematical modeling, quantitative analysis, statistics, trend spotting, and visual analytics.
- Data Science, Other
- Data science not listed above.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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- Median pay
- $135,980
- Hiring change through 2035
- 10.2%
- Job openings a year
- 95,300
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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- Median pay
- $175,140
- Hiring change through 2035
- 15.8%
- Job openings a year
- 53,500
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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- Median pay
- $120,230
- Hiring change through 2035
- 34.6%
- Job openings a year
- 24,800
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- Median pay
- $77,640
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.0%
- Job openings a year
- 12,500
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
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- Median pay
- $167,220
- Hiring change through 2035
- 8.2%
- Job openings a year
- 9,200
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- Median pay
- $139,500
- Hiring change through 2035
- 9.4%
- Job openings a year
- 3,900
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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- Median pay
- $140,300
- Hiring change through 2035
- 21.8%
- Job openings a year
- 2,900
To get hiredMaster's degree
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- Median pay
- $105,650
- Hiring change through 2035
- 11.0%
- Job openings a year
- 1,900
To get hiredMaster's degree
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