Career overview

Data Scientists

O*NET-SOC 15-2051.00

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Data Scientists.

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