Equipped with the techniques and skills necessary for data-driven decision making, our graduates are prepared for careers in a wide variety of fields with rapidly growing demand for knowledgeable and well-educated data scientists, engineers, and analysts. Our students also benefit from a robust in-house career services program, tailored to the needs of students preparing for data science roles.

Class of 2022 Compensation

$135,000

median base salary

$140,000

median base salary for international students

$133,000

median base salary for women

$17,500

median bonus (signing, relocation, merit)

Top Employers

  • Amazon
  • Apple
  • Amazon Web Services
  • BlackRock
  • Capgemini
  • Twist Bioscience
  • Urbint
  • Workday
  • Visa
  • Walmart

Job Titles

  • Data Scientist
  • Senior Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Senior Data Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Model Validation Analyst
  • Empirical Research Fellow

Industry

  • Banking & Finance: 20%
  • Retail: 18%
  • Software: 11%
  • Consulting: 9%
  • Healthcare / Medicine: 9%
  • Media & Entertainment: 9%
  • Energy & Utilities: 4%
  • Transportation: 4%
  • Education: 3%
  • Online Recruiting: 3%
  • Other: 10%
 
 

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Amee Tan

Amee Tan ’21

I was drawn to USF because the Data Science program offered a practicum, and I knew that gaining industry experience would help me break into the field. I was a middle and high school math teacher before coming to the program. Getting my masters allowed me to change my career and land a job that I love.”

Amee Tan ’21