Graduates of PennWest California’s data science and statistics degree program have the advantage of starting a career path in which there are more open jobs than qualified candidates to fill them. As the Harvard Business Review states, “the shortage of data scientists is becoming a serious constraint in some sectors.”
What’s more, because PennWest California’s bachelor’s degree in data science and our certificate programs in data science, prepare students to pursue the credential of SAS Certified Big Data Professional, PennWest California data science and statistics majors stand out from their peers in job applications.
As a data science and statistics major the job opportunities available to you include:
A predicted 2.7 million open jobs in data analysis, data science and related careers in 2020 (source: IBM).
39% growth in employer demand for demand for both data scientists and data engineers by 2020 (source IBM).
An average earning potential of $8,736 more per year than any other bachelor’s degree jobs
Among the new job opportunities for data scientists and data analysts, IBM predicts:
59% of jobs will be in finance, information technology (IT), insurance and professional services careers. This is broken down to 19% in finance and insurance, 18% in professional services and 17% in IT.
61% of data scientists and advanced analysis positions will be available to bachelor’s degree holders, while 39% will require a master’s degree or a Phd.
Data science and data analyst jobs remain open for 5 days longer than the average for all other jobs, which points to the fact that there is less competition in these career fields, and recruiters have to work harder to find qualified candidates.
A degree in statistics and data science from PennWest California will put you in a prime position to fill the employment gaps in the field. If you’re interested in starting on the career path of what the Harvard Business review calls the “sexiest job of the 21st century”, a data science degree from PennWest California is a great choice.
