Data Science

Considering a career as a Data Scientist? We’ve got all the information you need to decide if this career is right for you, including job description, requirements, bootcamp information, and salary/job outlook.
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Last updated August 22, 2024

What is Data Science?

Data science is a multidisciplinary field that combines computer science and statistics. With so much data being produced every day, data science makes it possible to draw useful insights from datasets that may be too large for traditional statistics to analyze. This data is often called "big data,” and can include anything from analyzing complex genomic structures to interpreting handwriting to optimizing a marketing strategy. And data science is not limited to just numbers! Data science finds patterns in all unstructured sets, including text, images, and audio files. 

How to Learn Data Science

The best data science course for you depends on your learning style, career goals, availability, etc. Here's our advice for choosing the right data bootcamp and what you can expect:

  1. Examine the curriculum – Does the bootcamp teach the most modern data science tools, programming languages, and skills?
  2. Ask About Projects – At a good data science bootcamp, you'll build at least 2-3 projects using real-world data sets!
  3. Meet the Instructors – Do the bootcamp instructors have qualifications like quantitative degrees, master’s degrees, or even PhDs? This is much more common in the world of data science bootcamps.
  4. Ask About Outcomes – Ask the school for their CIRR report or job outcomes report, read data science bootcamp alumni reviews, and even reach out to alumni on LinkedIn to ask questions.

Data Science bootcamps can cost between $10,000 and $20,000. However, many data science bootcamps offer scholarships and financing options to make tuition affordable. There are also fellowships and free data science bootcamps, such as Insight Data Science.

Types of Data Science Jobs

There are a wide variety of data science jobs, and if there's one thing that we've learned after interviewing so many data science bootcamp graduates, it's that no two companies use the same job titles. Common job responsibilities of data scientists include data engineering, machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), data cleaning, and data analysis.

The median yearly salary for a Data Scientist is $108,020. Here is a list of the most frequent data science job titles for bootcampers:

  • Data Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Scientist/Software Engineer
  • Big Data Analytics Consultant
  • Decision Scientist
  • Data/Business Analyst
  • Data Journalist
  • Financial Analyst
  • Product Analyst
  • Database Administrator 

What Does a Data Scientist Do?

In general, a Data Scientist analyzes, organizes, and interprets complex digital data. A Data Scientist’s responsibilities will vary, depending on the type and size of company they work for. For example, a Data Scientist at a startup may be responsible for data engineering as well as data cleaning. A Data Scientist at a larger company, such as a consulting firm, may be directly working with clients to build dashboards for their teams or they may be devising models to better predict trends for shareholders.

What Kind of Skills Do Data Scientists Need?

While math and coding skills are an essential part of data science, business intelligence and a scientific approach are key to making sense of data. Most data science students have a previous background in STEM, but overall, data science students and professionals are detail-oriented and excel at problem-solving, logical reasoning, and communication.

Hard Skills for Data Scientists

Here is a quick list of data science skills and technologies used in the field and often taught at data science bootcamps:

Soft Skills Needed by Data Scientists

Data scientists need more than tech skills; they need creativity, foresight, and the ability to communicate their findings to a variety of stakeholders. Other soft skills needed by Data Scientists include:

  • Curiosity
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexibility
  • Problem-solving
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Time management

 Job Market and Salary Insights

The job market outlook for Data Scientists is very positive, with a projected 35% job growth from 2022 to 2032, significantly higher than the average for all occupations. This translates to approximately 17,700 openings for data scientists over the next decade. Data Scientists can expect a $108,020 median salary as of May 2023. Other factors that may affect the salary earned by a Data Scientist include:

  • Location: Those in larger cities or “tech hubs” may earn more.
  • Experience: The more years you have in your career, the more you'll earn. An entry-level data scientist can earn an average of $86,906, while someone at a senior level may earn, on average, $126,631.
  • Education: Data Scientists with advanced degrees are likely to earn higher salaries.

FAQ Section

How do you start a career in data science?

Many Data Scientists start their careers in academia. If you have a bachelor's degree or PhD in a quantitative field, you're already close to a data science career. A data science fellowship like Insight Data Science would be a fantastic option.

Most data science bootcamps require students to have a degree in STEM and an aptitude for math and statistics. Then, you’ll be ready to apply to data science bootcamps, typically intensive 3- to 6-month programs. Data science bootcamps prepare graduates for entry-level and junior data science jobs, such as Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, and Data Engineer.

Keep in mind that a data science bootcamp is not a traditional coding bootcamp. In addition to learning programming languages, such as Python and R, data science bootcamps teach students how to extract valuable knowledge from large datasets using analytical and programming skills.

Is data science a good career?

According to US News and World Report, data science ranks number four on the list of the best tech jobs, largely due to the higher salaries and low unemployment rates. It also offers opportunities for career growth, work-life balance, and a low-to-moderate stress level.

Why is data science a growing field?

With everyone from businesses to non-profits to the government collecting data, there is a high demand for turning that data into smart business decisions. With the increase in AI and machine learning, companies will need people who can collect, analyze and interpret data, and turn it into profitable solutions.

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    Ubunifu College is an immersive coding bootcamp in Nairobi, Kenya with programs in full stack software development, data science, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. Ubunifu College offers short courses (1-3 months), professional courses (6 months), and a nanodegree course (3 years). Curriculum for all programs is taught by industry thought leaders and includes hands-on, project-based learning. The curriculum also reinforces soft skills and critical thinking. Ubunifu College does not believe in exams as a means of student assessment, and instead has students participate in a weekly project presentation and evaluation. 

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    Code Academy Berlin offers six, in-person bootcamps of varying lengths in both Web Development and Data Science tracks. Bootcamps are held on campus in the Rummelsburg neighborhood overlooking the Spree river. The bootcamps are designed with an agile modular structure that echoes the agile project management work environments students will later encounter in the workplace. 


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    Adalab is an online technology school for female-identifying coders. Adalab offers 14-week bootcamps in Web Programming and Data Analytics. Since Adalab is based in Madrid, Spain, online classes are held live from 8:30AM-3:30PM in the Madrid time zone (UTC +1). Adalab’s mission is to empower talented women through innovative and quality training to enhance their employability, leadership and importance in the technology sector.


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    “Emocionante, adictivo, esfuerzo, constancia y orgullo.”

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    “The best coding bootcamp I could have chosen!”

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    BaseCamp by Knoyd is a full-time 8-week data science bootcamp located in Bratislava, Slovakia, and online. What differentiates BaseCamp from other data science bootcamps is that they teach students by using data problems from real companies. BaseCamp doesn't only teach students how to juggle data and solve problems, the school prepares students for real-world cases and teaches them how to navigate the business side of data science. Coursework focuses on deepening students’ theoretical knowledge and enhancing practical skills in the areas of technology (Python /R /SQL), statistics (statistical inference & A/B testing), machine learning (ensemble methods), and development processes (experimentation and deployment). The 8 weeks is split into lectures, workshops, and projects.


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    Graduate • Bratislava

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    “Basecamp Spring 2018”

    Doing the Basecamp data science bootcamp was a gerat decision, because it brought me a long way in the space of only two months and I am so much more confident with data and machine learning now. T...

  21. heicoders-academy-logo
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  22. galactech-logo
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    Galactech is an online bootcamp based in Azerbaijan that offers programs in data analytics (12 weeks), artificial intelligence, front end development (16 weeks), and back end development. 


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    “Special opportunity for upskilling”

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    Verified Via LinkedIn

    “Great Community!”

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  25. 42-logo
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    4 Courses
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    “High lintensity training”

    Very good programming school allowing you to become a top 1% engineer and land a high paying job in very good companies. Also teach you incredible useful top skills that you won't learn anywhere el...

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