Data Scientist: More Than Just Working with Data
Anthony Racine ’13 knows how to “sell” his creativity and problem-solving skills as an Analytics Manager.
moreCareer Path: Data Analytics
“What attracted me to data science was the possibility of predicting the future.” – Elom Goka ’14
Student taking notes in a data analysis class.Howard Korn’87
Description
The field of data analytics encompasses a wide variety of data-related careers. Typically, a data science firm works to capture, maintain, process, and analyze data and then communicate the results. Data scientists are able to translate enormous amounts of data into answers that stakeholders in varying industries can utilize.
Facts & Figures
Figures taken from Forbes, GlassDoor, PayScale, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Number of Jobs in 2016: 700,000
- Job outlook: 26% (2018-2028)
- Starting salary: $59,424/yr
- Mid-career salary: $84,000/yr
- Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Soft Skills
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Productive Collaboration & Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Focus & Attention to Detail
Technical Skills & Credentials
- Programming Languages: Python, R, SAS, SQL
- Data Management
- Model-Building
How to Get Started
- Take Beloit College courses in:
- Programming/Coding
- Databases
- Statistics & Quantitative Methods
- Storytelling Using Data
- Online Coding and Analytics Courses
- Data Analytics Internships
- Talk with your advisor and Economics & Business faculty:
- Connect with Beloit Alumni in accounting careers.
- Visit Career Works.
Alumni Stories
Data Scientist: Turning an Interest into a Successful Career
Elom Goka ’14 made the most out of his interest and became a Data Scientist.
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