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Most data scientists I know don't have CS degrees but instead a background in physics, biology, math, economics or statistics. For a data science role focused
by ThePhysicist 8y ago
Most data scientists I know don't have CS degrees but instead a background in physics, biology, math, economics or statistics.
For a data science role focused around exploratory analysis, model building and idea generation (as opposed to a more engineering-focused data scientist) I'd say that a basic understanding of programming concepts and familiarity with the most essential tools (version control, Linux, Python/R) is probably enough to be accepted into a data science role. Data science degree programs are still quite novel so most companies don't expect to recruit people with such a degree, hence there are good opportunities for people with a STEM education I'd say.
- ekianjo 8y ago> Data science degree programs are still quite novel Indeed, plus you have zero business experience straight out of such a program so you are at a disadvantage if you are starting your career as such.
- bobmarley1 8y agoI've actually seen many many job postings looking for people with a PhD in Data Science which is truly mindblowing because there are only 2-3 such programs in the Country and most of them just started so none of their students are even on the job market yet.
- PAClearner 8y agoummm you are probably wrong. those job postings probably want people with PhDs in Computer Science/Statistics/Applied Math that did hard things with data.