What is Data Science?

Find out what data science is, what data scientists do, and whether it's the right career for you. No experience required. Data science is one of the fastest-growing fields in the job market. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 34% employment growth for data scientists from 2024 to 2034, much faster than average, with a median annual wage of $112,590.¹ That works out to about 23,400 openings projected each year over the decade. The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 also ranks big data specialists and AI and machine learning specialists among the fastest-growing jobs th