ProgramCIP 30.7001
Data Science, General
A program that focuses on the analysis of large scale data sources from the interdisciplinary perspectives of applied statistics, computer science, data storage, data representation, data modeling, mathematics, and statistics. Includes instruction in computer algorithms, computer programming, data management, data mining, information policy, information retrieval, mathematical modeling, quantitative analysis, statistics, trend spotting, and visual analytics.
Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).
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01.
Leads to
8 jobs- Computer and Information Research Scientists15-1221
- Computer and Information Systems Managers11-3021
- Data Scientists15-2051
- Database Architects15-1243
- Natural Sciences Managers11-9121
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other25-1199
- Software Developers15-1252
- Statisticians15-2041
02.
Knowledge those jobs draw on
- Computers and Electronics7 of 8
- Mathematics5 of 8
- English Language3 of 8
- Engineering and Technology3 of 8
- Customer and Personal Service2 of 8
- Administration and Management2 of 8
- Biology1 of 8
- Design1 of 8
- Administrative1 of 8
- Chemistry1 of 8
How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).