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What Can You Do With a Data Science Degree?

Turn large datasets into insight using statistics, programming, and machine learning. We track 2 careers that a Data Science degree commonly leads to, with median pay from $101,000 to $108,020 depending on the role and how far you take it.

How these numbers work: A major does not have its own salary. The pay above comes from the 2 careers below that a Data Science degree commonly leads to, using each one's national median wage from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level roles sit toward the bottom of that range and advanced or graduate-level roles toward the top, so where you land depends on the specific career and any further education. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (wages May 2023, projections 2022-2032) and O*NET.

Careers this major leads to

Data Scientist$108,020 median · Much faster than averageDatabase Administrator$101,000 median · Faster than average

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Salary and job-growth figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (wages May 2023, projections 2022-2032) and O*NET. National figures; actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.