Careers and Outcomes - Data Science Major - Department of Mathematics

Discover how data impacts the world

Do you like math, computers and stats? Data science is the field that brings it all together.

Even better: Data science jobs are booming. You can earn great pay across many industries.

Data science is the study of data and information. It's about turning intricate details into useful insights.

Through data science, you can unlock trends and patterns and make better decisions.

Data scientists collect, analyze and report on data.

They have a crucial role in making complex information easier to understand and valuable.

Data scientists can work in many settings, most notably:

Business and finance – Predict future sales, revenue and market trends.
Health care – Strengthen provider-patient outcomes and manage resources effectively.
Marketing – Know what people are buying and how to personalize ads for certain audiences.
Public policy and planning – Improve traffic flow, public health or crime rates.
Sports – Optimize player development and in-game strategy.

Data scientists have backgrounds in both computer science and math.

They use programming languages like Python, R, and SQL. They incorporate math knowledge from topics like statistics and modeling.

In today's job market, there is a surging demand for skilled professionals in data science.

As companies focus on data-driven decisions, you'll be entering a lucrative career field.

Median pay

$108,020

On average, data scientists earn over six figures annually.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job growth

35%

Data science jobs are projected to grow 35 percent through 2032, much faster than average for all occupations.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

More and more industries are bringing data science into their operations.

Within Springfield alone, many companies have growing data science units.