Degree Programs

There’s no replacement for a formal college or graduate degree. Almost all data science roles in today’s job market state that they require at least a master’s degree in a technical field. There are a few workarounds, which we outline below. But the safest bet is a dedicated master’s degree in data science.

The number of dedicated data science master’s programs has exploded in recent years, and is now a common program at most major universities. Here are some resources to help you find the best program for your situation.

There are certain circumstances where you can get by without a formal master’s degree in a technical field. Here they are.

  • Bachelor’s in technical field
    • Paired with several years of experience in data analytics, with progressively more technical work
  • Master’s in non-technical field
    • Paired with several years of experience in data analytics, with progressively more technical work
    • Or paired with data science bootcamp

If you fall into one of these categories, shorten your timeline to a full data science role by using our Career Wizard to generate your personalized action plan.

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