Career paths
Find your specialization in data scienceThese four beginner-friendly Data Scientist career paths let you focus on the specific skill sets you want to learn the most so you can quickly land a job you want.
Machine Learning
- Use data to make predictions
- Build neural networks
- Solve problems at scale
Avg. salary: $132,507
Data Analytics
- Use data to answer questions
- Transform numbers into visuals
- Deliver impactful reports
Avg. salary: $122,514
Inference
- Use data to discover why
- Design experiments to test hypotheses
- Do sophisticated analysis of data
Avg. salary: $124,482
Natural Language Processing
- Analyze language as data
- Extract meaning from text
- Get started in AI
Avg. salary: $133,505
Not sure where to start?
Each career path starts with Data Science Foundations to give you a sense of what areas appeal to you before committing to a career path.
Why learn data science?
Companies everywhere are looking for data-driven decision makers to make sense of information.