The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report predicted that demand for data analysts would grow as new technologies increase the quantity of data organizations collect and store.
Data scientists across the United States earn a lot—typically over $100,000—because organizations rely on them to solve abstract problems, predict future events, and boost profits.
Just how hard it is, to some extent, is up to you. You can’t change your graduate school workload, but there are things you can do to make juggling professional, personal, and academic priorities feel less stressful.
You can maximize the return on investment of a Master of Science in Data Science, or MSDS, by choosing an online program offered by a distinguished university based in a city or region where Big Data is big business.
In the process of applying for and then pursuing an MSDS, you will pay various fees and buy books and materials, though it’s unlikely you’ll pay out-of-pocket for everything.