Industry Overview

Data Science

Data science is driving innovation and change across nearly all industries. In the era of Big Data, the field of applied data science is focused on uncovering valuable insights hidden in the vast amounts of data produced every single day.

The need for skilled data scientists cuts across nearly all industries, public agencies, and nonprofits, with particularly strong demand and opportunity in such fields as: Financial Services, Health Care, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing, Retail, Media, Government and Military, Aerospace, Food and Hospitality.

Data scientist regularly ranks near the top of Glassdoor’s annual list of The Best Jobs in America (it’s #3 for 2020) and some years ago it was even dubbed “The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century” by Harvard Business Review.

From an academic standpoint, data science degrees (especially advanced degrees) not only provide essential knowledge and skills, they are an important competitive differentiator in today’s job market.