Career paths

Find your specialization in data science

These 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.

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    Machine Learning

    • Use data to make predictions
    • Build neural networks
    • Solve problems at scale

    Avg. salary: $132,507

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    Data Analytics

    • Use data to answer questions
    • Transform numbers into visuals
    • Deliver impactful reports

    Avg. salary: $122,514

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  • Inference

    • Use data to discover why
    • Design experiments to test hypotheses
    • Do sophisticated analysis of data

    Avg. salary: $124,482

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  • Natural Language Processing

    • Analyze language as data
    • Extract meaning from text
    • Get started in AI

    Avg. salary: $133,505

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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.

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