3 Possible Ways to Get into Data Science

Explore different ways of getting into data science

Benjamin Obi Tayo Ph.D.
3 min readMay 31, 2022
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INTRODUCTION

If you are interested in learning about data science, it is important for you to do some research about possible pathways that can lead you to the field of data science. This article will discuss 3 possible ways of getting into the field of data science.

1. Traditional College Degree

Several top universities offer traditional graduate-level programs in data science. Because these are graduate-level programs, most will require an undergraduate degree in an analytical field such as physics, mathematics, accounting, business, computer science, or engineering. These programs typically have a duration of 3 to 4 semesters for those…

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Benjamin Obi Tayo Ph.D.

Dr. Tayo is a data science educator, tutor, coach, mentor, and consultant. Contact me for more information about our services and pricing: benjaminobi@gmail.com