Data Science / Analytics Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for data science graduates in analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence.

Avg. Median Salary

$116,793

Highest Paying

$140,300

Entry-Level

$78,760

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Data Science / Analytics Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$140,300	$82,200 – $230,630	37,200
2	Database Architects	$139,500	$86,240 – $204,000	67,140
3	Software Developers	$135,980	$82,460 – $214,670	1,687,890
4	Actuaries	$130,000	$78,570 – $215,100	26,670
5	Mathematicians	$126,710	$69,240 – $195,190	2,030
6	Data Scientists	$120,230	$67,240 – $199,130	262,440
7	Statisticians	$105,650	$64,000 – $174,050	29,030
8	Management Analysts	$101,860	$60,640 – $171,640	898,280
9	Operations Research Analysts	$88,940	$57,060 – $159,910	108,510
10	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$78,760	$43,390 – $155,480	899,580

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.